Question

Difference between heterogeneous mixture and homogeneous mixture

Answer 1

homogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the substances are distributed uniformly

eg-sugar in water

heterogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the substances are not distributed uniformly

eg-sand in water

Another example of heterogeneous mixture is air(the elements are unevenly distributed).

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Answer 2

★ Homogeneous Mixture...✒

• Homogeneous mixtures have uniform composition throughout the mixture.

• The whole mixture is in same phase.

• Components are not visible to the naked eye.

• Components cannot be separated easily.

• Eg.: Sugar + Water

★ Heterogeneous Mixture...✒

• Heterogeneous mixture have composition which may vary from point to point.

• Substances can be of two phases and layers may separate.

• Component of mixture can be seen easily.

• Components can be separated easily.

• Eg.: Salt + Sand