Question

What is homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures

Answer 1

Homogeneous mixture

These are the types of mixtures in which the components mixed are uniformly distributed throughout the mixture or in other words “the same throughout”. We can observe only one phase of matter in homogeneous mixtures. Key points regarding these type of mixtures:

• Particles are distributed uniformly
• We can’t judge a homogeneous mixture by just seeing it
• Homogeneous mixtures are also called as solutions
• Uniform composition
• Example: rainwater, vinegar etc.

Heterogeneous mixture

This is a type of mixture in which all the components are completely mixed and all the particles can be seen under a microscope. We can easily identify the components and more than one phase can be seen by naked eyes. Key points regarding these type of mixtures:

• Particles are distributed non uniformly
• We can judge a heterogeneous mixture by just seeing it
• Non-uniform composition
• Example: sea water, pizza, etc.