Question

Is air a homogeneous mixture . Evaluate

Answer 1

Air is also a mixture of different gases. They can not be distinguished from each other.

Hence,

Air is a homogeneous mixture.

Heterogeneous mixture -

The mixture which does not have the same composition throughout. The components are distributed uniformly. The components can be distinguished from each other.

Examples - Sand in water, iron nails in the sand, pebbles in rice.

Homogeneous mixture -

The mixture that has the same composition throughout. The components are distributed uniformly. The components can be distinguished from each other.

Examples - Salt in water, sugar in water.