A true solution is a homogeneous mixture of solute and solvent. Chalk powder in water is a heterogeneous mixture. Hence chalk powder is not a true solution.

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A true solution has solute completely dissolved in the solvent. In case of chalk powder, it does not completely dissolve in water. Hence chalk powder in water is a heterogeneous mixture & is not a true solution.

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(a) State the main points of difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.

(b) Classify the following materials as homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures :

Match the entries to the correct type.

Mixture	Type
(a) A chalk water mixture	(1) A gaseous mixture
(b) A glucose solution	(2) A heterogeneous
(c) Carbonated water	(3) A homogeneous solid-liquid mixture
(d) Air	(4) A gas-liquid mixture

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