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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 red cordial a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?
When a fluid is clear it is a homogenous mixture or pure.
Is pure water a homogeneous mixture or heterogeneous?
No.If it's "pure" it's not a mixture.
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?
Pure water (H2O) is a chemical compound; if the water is impure may be a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture.
Is baby powder a mixture or a pure substance?
It is a homogenous mixture.
Is sodium bicarbonate a heterogeneous or homogenous mixture?
It is a pure compound, not a mixture at all.
Is copper wire a pure substance heterogeneous mixture or homogeneous?
copper is an ELEMENT therefore it is not a heterogeneous OR homogeneous mixture.
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.
Is red cordial a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?
When a fluid is clear it is a homogenous mixture or pure.
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.
Is helium a pure substance or a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?
Helium is an element which makes it a pure substance.
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 a pepper and water mixture homogeneous or heterogeneous?
it is heterogeneous because the pepper does not dissolve in the water
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 pure water a homogeneous mixture or heterogeneous?
No.If it's "pure" it's not a 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 platinum a heterogeneous mixture?
Platinum (Pl) is not a mixture. It is an element. It consists only of itself.
