Differentiate between the terms: Homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures

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Homogeneous mixture Heterogeneous mixtures
(i) They have uniform composition. (i) They have non-uniform composition.
(ii) The components of a homogenous mixture do not separate physically. (ii) The components of a heterogeneous mixture can be separated physically.
(iii) There are no clear boundaries between the elements. (iii) They have distinct borders between the substances.
(iv) Examples: Alloys, Solution of salts in water, etc. (iv) Examples: Mixture of sand and common salt, Mixture of sand and water, etc.

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Homogeneous mixture	Heterogeneous mixtures
(i) They have uniform composition.	(i) They have non-uniform composition.
(ii) The components of a homogenous mixture do not separate physically.	(ii) The components of a heterogeneous mixture can be separated physically.
(iii) There are no clear boundaries between the elements.	(iii) They have distinct borders between the substances.
(iv) Examples: Alloys, Solution of salts in water, etc.	(iv) Examples: Mixture of sand and common salt, Mixture of sand and water, etc.