Question

What are the different types of mixtures? List four examples of each.

Answer 1

The two types of the mixture are-

(a) Homogeneous mixtures:

• In this type of mixture, composition and properties are consistent throughout the mixture.
• The components are uniformly mixed and the individual components are not visible separately.

Examples of homogeneous mixtures:

• Alloys of metals (solid in solid).
• Salt and water (solid in liquid).
• Alcohol and water (liquid in liquid).
• Oxygen in water (gas in liquid).

(b) Heterogeneous mixtures:

• In this type of mixture, the composition is not consistent throughout the mixture.
• The components are not uniformly mixed and the individual components are visible separately.

Examples of heterogeneous mixtures:

• Wheat and husk (solid in solid).
• Sand and water (solid in liquid).
• Oil in water (liquid in liquid).
• Foam (gas in liquid).