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It's a homogeneous mixture (solution) because both the salt and the water retain their individual properties and the solution can be separated out.

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It is a mixture of salt and water. Sodium (salt) is combined with H2O to form saltwater.

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It is classified as a mixture because it is a combination of different substances that can be separated through physical means. There is also no specific ratio needed for them to combine.

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