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Homogeneous mixtures

They are those mixtures in which its components are not differentiated at first glance. They are usually known by the name of solutions and these are made up of a solute and a solvent.

It is a type of chemical mixture made up of two or more components that cannot be differentiated when studied. Even so, each component maintains its characteristics and properties because a chemical reaction does not occur in the union, so they are separable through physical processes.

Some examples of homogeneous mixtures are:

• Sugar water
• Water with salt.
• Vinegar dissolved in water.
• Chlorine dissolved in water.
• Ink with water.
• Air.
• Seawater.

Heterogeneous mixtures

A heterogeneous mixture is one that has a non-uniform composition in which its components are easily distinguished. It is made up of two or more different substances distributed unevenly. A heterogeneous mixture can be easily separated and can be coarse mixtures or suspensions depending on the size of the substance to be mixed.

It is a grouping of unequal elements that can be easily differentiated. It is a mixture that contains components in different phases or has a non-uniform composition.

Some examples of heterogeneous mixtures are:

• Water and sand.
• Soups and broths.
• Land.
• Cereal with milk.
• Pizza.
• Salads
• Oil and water.
• Concrete.
• Pollution.
• Refreshments.
• Dressings

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Difference between the Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Mixture

• A homogeneous mixture is a solution remaining from the uniform mixture of two or more elements to the point where they cannot be distinguished with the naked eye.
• Heterogeneous mixtures are composed of the union of two or more substances that do not mix uniformly and can be differentiated with the naked eye. These types of mixtures can be easily separated.