Question

(a) Differentiate between homogeneous and
heterogeneous mixtures.

(b) Classify each of the following as homogeneous
or heterogeneous mixture.
i) Vinegar ii) Oil in water

Answer 1

(a)

Homogeneous mixture	Heterogeneous mixture
Uniform distribution of components	Non-uniform distribution of components
Components cannot be distinghuished easily	Components can be distinguished easily

(b)
(i) Vinegar - Homogeneous mixture

• Uniform distribution of components
• Components cannot be distinguished

(ii) Oil in water - Heterogeneous mixture

• Non-uniform distribution of components
• Components can be distinguished easily