Question

Identify the following as a substance or mixture and explaining your choice with evidence or reasoning 3 sentences in 6th graders response

Mayonnaise

Answer 1

Mayonnaise is a mixture because it is made up of different ingredients, like oil, egg yolks, vinegar, and spices, that are combined together but not chemically bonded. You can see the separate parts when you look closely, and if you let it sit, the ingredients can separate again. This is different from a substance, which has a uniform composition and cannot be easily separated into different parts.