answersLogoWhite

0

Fruited jello is classified as a mixture, specifically a colloidal solution. It consists of Gelatin (a protein) dissolved in water, along with added fruit pieces, which do not chemically bond with the gelatin. This combination results in a heterogeneous mixture where the components retain their individual properties. Thus, it is not a compound, which would require a chemical bond between its components.

User Avatar

AnswerBot

5mo ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Natural Sciences

Why does jello look like a pure substance but is really a mixture?

The components of the mixture are well mixed enough that any variations within it are microscopic or submicroscopic. because the jello looks like it has one type of substance in it but has a combination of substances and also the jello particles atract to each other and dissolve when get evenly mixed together


When you mix water and jello powder and put it in the refrigerator and it congeals is it a chemical change?

No, the process of jello setting involves a physical change rather than a chemical one. When the jello mixture cools in the refrigerator, the gelatin molecules bond together to form a semi-solid structure, but the chemical composition of the jello powder remains the same.


Is plain jello a heterogeneous mixture?

A substance can be either of them all.The substance ........ water is a compound.... gin is a homogenous mixture (of mainly two compounds: alcohol and water).... milk is a heterogenous mixture of three: water, protein, fat.... gold is a solid element, .... mercury is a liquid element and.... oxygen is a gaseous element.


Is Jello soluble in water?

Jello, primarily made from gelatin, is soluble in warm water. When heated, the gelatin proteins dissolve and form a gel as the mixture cools. However, once fully set, Jello does not dissolve back into water, as the gelatin forms a solid structure that retains its shape. Thus, while Jello starts as a soluble substance, it becomes a gel that is not soluble in water after it has set.


Why do we add hot and cold water to Jello?

Hot water is added to Jello to dissolve the gelatin powder, ensuring it fully melts and combines with the flavoring and sweeteners. Cold water is then added to help cool the mixture, allowing it to set properly as it transitions to a gel state. This combination of temperatures helps achieve the desired texture and consistency of the final Jello product.