Question

Classify the following is homogeneous mixtures and heterogenous mixtures: sugar solution in water, air, soil, petrol, chalk and water mixture, sea water, biogas, coal

Answer 1

Dear Student,
Homogeneous mixture:
A mixture having a uniform composition throughout its mass is known as homogeneous mixture. It does not contain physically distinct parts. Homogeneous mixtures form solutions.
Heterogeneous mixture:
A mixture having non- uniform composition is known as heterogeneous. It contains physically distinct parts. Heterogeneous mixtures form colloids or suspensions.

•Sugar Solution in water - Homogeneous mixture
•Air - Homogeneous mixture
•Soil - Heterogeneous mixture
•Petrol - Homogeneous mixture
•Chalk and water mixture- Heterogeneous mixture
•Sea water - Heterogeneous mixture
•Bio gas- Homogeneous mixture
•Coal- Heterogeneous mixture

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