Question

Difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture.

Answer 1

Difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture.

1) A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout its mass whereas a heterogeneous mixture has a non- uniform composition.

2) A homogeneous mixture does not contain physically distinct parts whereas a heterogeneous mixture contains physically distinct parts.

3) Homogeneous mixtures form solutions whereas heterogeneous mixtures form colloids or suspensions.

4) A mixture of alcohol and water is homogeneous whereas a mixture of sodium chloride and sand is heterogeneous.