Differentiate between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures with suitable examples.

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Homogeneous mixtures Heterogeneous mixtures
It has a uniform composition
It has a non uniform composition
'Homo' means same, so these are the mixtures that are formed by same type of substance.
‘Hetero’ means different, so these are the mixtures that are formed by different type of substances.
It can’t be separated out physically
It can be separated out physically
Example: a mixture of alcohol and water
Example: a mixture of sodium chloride and sand

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Homogeneous mixtures	Heterogeneous mixtures
It has a uniform composition	It has a non uniform composition
'Homo' means same, so these are the mixtures that are formed by same type of substance.	‘Hetero’ means different, so these are the mixtures that are formed by different type of substances.
It can’t be separated out physically	It can be separated out physically
Example: a mixture of alcohol and water	Example: a mixture of sodium chloride and sand