Question

List the points of differences
between homogeneous and
heterogeneous mixtures.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Mixtures are formed when two or more substances (elements or compounds) mix together without participating in a chemical change. The substances need not necessarily mix in a definite ratio to form a mixture.

Some examples of mixtures include mixtures of sand and water, mixtures of sugar and salt, and mixtures of lime juice and water. There are two primary types of mixtures, namely homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures.

What is a Homogeneous Mixture?

These are the types of mixtures in which the components mixed are uniformly distributed throughout the mixture. In other words, “they are uniform throughout”. We can observe only one phase of matter in a homogeneous mixture. Key points regarding such mixtures are:

Particles are distributed uniformly

We can’t judge a homogeneous mixture by just seeing it

Homogeneous mixtures are also called solutions

Uniform composition

Example: rainwater, vinegar, etc.

What is Heterogeneous Mixture?

This is a type of mixture in which all the components are completely mixed and all the particles can be seen under a microscope. We can easily identify the components and more than one phase can be seen by naked eyes.

Key points regarding this type of mixture:

Particles are distributed non uniformly

We can judge a heterogeneous mixture by just seeing it

Non-uniform composition

Example: seawater, pizza, etc.

Difference between Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Mixture

Homogeneous mixture

Heterogeneous mixture

It has a uniform compositionIt has a non-uniform compositionIt has only one phaseThere are two or more phasesIt can’t be separated out physicallyIt can be separated out physically‘homo’ means the same‘hetero’ means differentExample: a mixture of alcohol and waterExample: a mixture of sodium chloride and sand

Example

Soft drink: Homogeneous or Heterogeneous mixture?

In a homogeneous mixture, all the components are uniformly distributed and in the soft drink, we find components like sweetener, carbon dioxide and water forming a single phase. Therefore, a soft drink is a homogeneous mixture.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Homogeneous Mixture:

• They have uniform compositions
• The components of homogeneous mixtures are not physically distinct
• Examples : Alloys, Solution of salts in water etc

Heterogeneous mixture

• They have non-uniform compositions.
• A heterogeneous mixture has physically distinct components.
• Examples : Mixture of sand and common salt, Mixture of sand and water etc.