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Homogeneous mixtures are mixtures which get completely mixed in the solution. For example, a solution of salt and water.

Heterogeneous mixtures are mixtures which do not get completely mixed in the solution. For example, a solution of sand and water.

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How is a homogeneous mixture different from a heterogeneous mixture?

Homogeneous mixtures have uniform composition and properties throughout and are known as solutions. For e.g, when sugar/salt is dissolved in water it forms a solution in which the sugar/salt and water are uniformly mixed (the sugar is dissolved uniformly in water). e.g.airHeterogenous mixtures are those which aren't uniform in composition and properties throughout e.g. granite which consists of quartz, feldspar and mica and you can identify each of the substances sepaately in the mixture. Heterogeneous mixtures can be suspensions or colloids.NOTE: None of these mixtures are compounds.Homogeneous mixtures contain a single phase, whereas heterogeneous mixtures have many phases. ~IHATEe2020~


What are some examples of homogeneous and heterogeneous?

Homogeneous means materials that consist of only one phase like water, salt, white sugar, plastic cup and milk . Heterogeneous means materials that consist of two phases like orange juice with pulps, or a concrete sidewalk.


Are rocks a homogeneous mixture or a compound or an element or a heterogeneous mixture?

A conglomerate rock is a heterogeneous material.


What are the different kinds of mixtures?

Mixtures are substances that are made by physical combination of one or more substances and none of the constituent elements are changed. The basic classification of mixtures is into homogeneous and heterogeneous substances. They can also be further divided under these two categories in to solutions, dispersions or colloids. Air is a homogeneous mixture of the gaseous substances nitrogen, oxygen, and smaller amounts of other substances. Salt, sugar, and many other substances dissolve in water to form homogeneous mixtures. A homogeneous mixture in which there is both a solute and solvent present is also a solution. Heterogeneous mixtures include fine sand or silt in water.


Is noodle soup a compound heterogeneous mixture or a homogeneous mixture?

As I see noodles and lumps of chicken (and sometimes vegetables) in it that eliminates solution as a possibility!

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What are the 2 major classes of mixtures?

The two categories of mixtures are heterogeneous and homogeneous. In a homogeneous mixture the components are uniformly distributed throughout the mixture. Homogeneous mixtures are solutions, such as salt water. In a heterogeneous mixture, the components are not uniformly distributed, such as granite, or pizza.


Are all mixtures defined as heterogeneous?

No, not all mixtures are classified as heterogeneous. Mixtures can be either heterogeneous or homogeneous. Heterogeneous mixtures have visibly different components, while homogeneous mixtures have uniform composition throughout.


What are homogeneous mixtures and how do they differ from other types of mixtures?

Homogeneous mixtures are uniform mixtures where the components are evenly distributed. They differ from heterogeneous mixtures, which have uneven distribution of components. Homogeneous mixtures are also known as solutions.


What do homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures have in common?

Homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures are both types of mixtures made up of two or more substances. However, in a homogeneous mixture, the components are uniformly distributed and indistinguishable, while in a heterogeneous mixture, the components are not evenly distributed and can be seen as separate phases.


What are two categories of mixtures?

The two categories of mixtures are heterogeneous and homogeneous. In a homogeneous mixture the components are uniformly distributed throughout the mixture. Homogeneous mixtures are solutions, such as salt water. In a heterogeneous mixture, the components are not uniformly distributed, such as granite, or Pizza.


Is mixtures a homogeneous or heterogeneous?

Mixtures can be homogeneous but also heterogeneous.


How are homogeneous and heterogeneous similar?

Homogeneous and heterogeneous are both terms used to describe mixtures. Homogeneous mixtures have uniform composition throughout, whereas heterogeneous mixtures have uneven composition with visible boundaries between the components.


What two categories can mixtures be divided into?

Mixtures can be divided into two categories: homogeneous mixtures, where the components are evenly distributed and not easily distinguished, and heterogeneous mixtures, where the components are not evenly distributed and can be visually distinguished.


What two main types of mixtures?

Homogeneous (mixtures that have equally proportionate components throughout) and heterogeneous (mixtures with unequally proportionate components throughout).


How is heterogeneous and homogeneous micture relaed?

A Heterogeneous mixture is one where the mixture is not uniformly equal, meaning that its not the same throughout.A Homogeneous mixture is uniformly equal. The concentration of the mixture is the same throughout.


What is the difference between heterogeneous mixtures and homogeneous mixtures?

Homogeneous mixture is a mixture that you cannot identify any substances because it's components is uniform while heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that you can identify the substances because it's components is not uniform and it varies.


Can all mixtures be defined as heterogeneous?

No, not all mixtures are heterogeneous. A mixture is considered heterogeneous when its components are visibly distinguishable, but in a homogeneous mixture, the components are evenly distributed on a molecular level and not distinguishable by physical observation.