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Mixtures may be either homogenous (evenly distributed) or heterogenous (unevenly distributed). Where one substance is dissolved within another, it is not a mixture but a solution. "Colloids" or suspensions (such as milk) are generally homogenous although they may be considered heterogenous if the particles are large in size or clumped. Examples of heterogenous mixtures would be common dirt, which contains many different compounds unevenly dispersed. An example of a homogenous mixture would be nitrogen and oxygen in air, where local, circulating air will contain equally proportional amounts of each gas. At high altitude, the proportion is the same but there are fewer molecules of each gas.
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Is water in a fish tank a mechanical mixture?
No; water in a fish tank is not a mechanical mixture. It is a homogeneous mixture. Mechanical mixtures are heterogeneous mixtures.
Similarities between mechanical mixture and solution?
Both mechanical mixtures and solutions are homogeneous mixtures where the components are evenly distributed. However, mechanical mixtures can be separated by physical means like filtration, while solutions are a mixture of a solute dissolved in a solvent and cannot be separated by physical means. Additionally, both mechanical mixtures and solutions have multiple components.
What do solution and mechanical mixtures have in common?
Both solutions and mechanical mixtures are composed of two or more substances mixed together. The main difference is in the uniformity of the mixture -- solutions are homogeneous mixtures where the substances are evenly distributed, while mechanical mixtures are heterogeneous mixtures where you can see the individual components.
Is gummy bears mechanical mixtures?
yes
What kinds of changes can separate mixtures?
Physical
What are the key differences between solutions and mechanical mixtures?
Mechanical mixture: Do not have the same appearance throughout. They are heterogeneous. Mechanical mixtures are also called heterogeneous mixtures. This means that they are made up of many different substances, each with different appearances and properties. Solution: Appears to be the same throughout a sample, but are made up of two or more substances. When you mix one substance in another to form a solution, you dissolve one substance in the other. All solutions are homogeneous mixtures because they look the same throughout even though they are made up of different substances.
What is the other word for mechanical mixtures?
Well honey, the other word for mechanical mixtures is simply "heterogeneous mixtures." It's like a fancy term for a jumble of different substances that you can see with your naked eye. So, next time someone tries to impress you with big words, just remember it's all just a bunch of stuff mixed together!
Is egg white a colloid suspension or mechanical mixtures?
colloids
What are some examples of mechanical mixtures other than food?
sand
What are three kinds of homogenous mixtures?
solutions, colloids and suspensions
What are some examples of Ordinary Mechanical Mixtures?
Salt and sand mixture, iron filings and sulfur mixture, sugar and flour mixture are examples of ordinary mechanical mixtures.
Use a Venn diagram to compare mechanical mixtures and solutions?
In a Venn diagram comparing mechanical mixtures and solutions, the left circle represents mechanical mixtures, which consist of physically distinct components that can be separated easily, such as salad or sand and gravel. The right circle represents solutions, where one substance is dissolved in another, resulting in a homogeneous mixture like saltwater. The overlapping area indicates similarities, such as both being types of mixtures and containing two or more substances. However, solutions are uniform at the molecular level, while mechanical mixtures retain the individual properties of their components.
