Question

Seawater can be classified as a homogeneous mixture as well as a heterogeneous mixture. Comment.

Answer 1

Answer:

Homogeneous mixture:

• A Homogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the constituents that make up the mixture are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Heterogeneous mixture:

• When we mix two or more components in a nonuniform composition, that remain separate from each other, that mixture is called a Heterogeneous mixture.

Seawater:

• Seawater is a mixture of different salts, and suspended impurities like decayed plants and animals which are dissolved in it.
• Due to dissolved salts and water only, seawater is classified as a homogeneous mixture.
• While due to the presence of suspended impurities like decayed plants and animals it is classified as a heterogeneous mixture.

Conclusion:

Therefore, Seawater can be classified as a homogeneous mixture as well as a heterogeneous mixture.