Question

What are the different types of mixtures?

Answer 1

Mixtures: The substance having two or more elements or compounds that combine physically and not chemically.

There are two types of mixtures namely,

1. Homogeneous mixtures -

• Those mixtures in which the substances are uniformly mixed without any clear boundary of separation are called homogeneous mixtures.
• A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition throughout its mass. In this type of mixture, the constituent particles cannot be seen with the naked eye.
• A homogeneous mixture may be of solids, liquids, or gases.
• Example: a Mixture of salt and sugar in water.

2. Heterogeneous mixtures -

• Those mixtures in which the substances are non uniformly mixed with a clear boundary of separation are called heterogeneous mixtures.
• A heterogeneous mixture has a non uniform composition throughout its mass.
• In this type of mixture the constituent particles can be seen with the naked eye.
• Example: A Mixture of sand and sugar, The Mixture of Petrol and Water.