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In the real world, tap water is heterogeneous. If you've ever noticed the bubbles in the water or the occasional speck of calcium carbonate that flakes off the walls of the Plumbing, you can make that argument.
If you are attending a US public school and you are trying to argue that point with your science teacher, who probably doesn't have the time to consider divergent opinions and is basing the correct answer from a textbook, you should probably bite your tongue and say "homogeneous".
Add: Tap water that comes from the water treatment plant is homogeneous. It is possible that particulate contaminants could taint the water as it flows from the plant to your house. The bubbles are formed when the water passes through the screen at the end of the faucet, which increases oxygenation of the water, and supposedly improves the taste. If flakes of calcium carbonate or any other substance lining the pipes is breaking off and getting into your drinking water, you should consider a filter for you faucet, or even your whole house, and even having your plumbing redone.
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Is a mixture of water and benzene homogeneous or heterogeneous?
Neither or both; Benzene C6H6 is a pure compound, not a mixture, thus the liquid and gas state are homogenous. Solid state could be multi-crystalline, but not sure about that (at least depending on low temperature)
Is pure water a homogeneous mixture or heterogeneous?
Pure water is a homogeneous mixture because it has a uniform composition throughout, with the same proportions of water molecules.
Is platinum a heterogeneous mixture?
Platinum (Pl) is not a mixture. It is an element. It consists only of itself.
Is tap water an element compound heterogeneous mixture or homogeneous mixture?
Tap water is a homogeneous mixture, which means it has a uniform composition throughout. It is a mixture of water molecules along with dissolved minerals, gases, and other compounds, but these components are evenly distributed.
Is iodine and water homogeneous or heterogeneous?
They are homogeneous. But they are not a mixture, so they are a pure substance
Is sodium bicarbonate a heterogeneous or homogenous mixture?
It is a pure compound, not a mixture at all.
Is vodka a pure substance a homogeneous or a heterogeneous?
Vodka is a homogenous mixture; it consists of water, alcohol, and a few other things.
What is the difference between a pure substance and a homogenous mixture?
A pure substance is a substance that has only that substance in it. One kind of molecule or atom. A homogenous mixture can have different molecules and/or atoms in it, but they have to be in the same physical state. Water mixed with honey would be a homogenous mixture, because they are both liquids. Water mixed with sand would be heterogeneous.
Which cannot be considered a single phase a.pure solid b. pure liquid c. a homogenous mixture or d.hetrogenous mixture?
d) a heterogeneous mixture
Is copper wire a pure substance heterogeneous mixture or homogeneous?
copper is an ELEMENT therefore it is not a heterogeneous OR homogeneous mixture.
Is a pepper and water mixture homogeneous or heterogeneous?
it is heterogeneous because the pepper does not dissolve in the water
Is pure air a homogenous or heterogenous mixture?
Yes. Pure air is a homogenous mixture. Air is a mixture of various kinds of gases. A mixture is said to be homogenous when all its constituents are in phase. Example, a mixture of water & milk is a homogenous mixture, as water & milk both are liquids & are in phase. Same is the case with pure air. All the constituents gases of pure air are in phase with each other. Hence its a homogenous mixture.
Is pure water an element a compound a solution or a heterogeneous mixture?
It's a compound. H2O - Two hydrogen atoms, one oxygen atom Water is a compound as it can be reduced to simpler elements (Oxygen and water).It is a homogenous mixture("the same") as it is uniform throughout. E.g: Salt and sand mixed together would be a heterogenous mixture("different") as you can distinguish between sand and salt. A pure 'mixture' is usually homogenous, especially liquids.
Is salt water pure substance or homogeneous mixture or a heterogeneous mixture?
Homogeneous mixture
Is Au a heterogeneous mixture?
Gold as you buy it in jewelry is often a mix. This is homogenous in state, but is heterogenous in mixing. Gold the element would be homogenous as you don't specify if anything else is in it
Is water a heterogeneous mixture?
No, water is a pure substance, a compound: H2O, so it is no mixture at all!
Is a mixture of water and benzene homogeneous or heterogeneous?
Neither or both; Benzene C6H6 is a pure compound, not a mixture, thus the liquid and gas state are homogenous. Solid state could be multi-crystalline, but not sure about that (at least depending on low temperature)
