Define the following terms, giving two examples:
Heterogeneous mixture

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(a) Heterogeneous mixture :
A mixture in which its constituents are not distributed uniformly is called a heterogeneous mixture. Generally, the mixtures found in nature are heterogeneous.
For example, soil is a mixture of sand, clay and other hundreds of compounds and elements. Its composition varies from place to place. A mixture of black salt, common salt, sand particles and turmeric powder is a heterogeneous mixture.

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Define the following terms, giving two examples: Heterogeneous mixture

Define the following terms, giving two examples:
Heterogeneous mixture