Question

Differentiate between homogenous matter and heterogeneous matter?​

Answer 1

Homogeneous mixture:

1. These are called solutions.
2. It has a uniform composition.
3. It has only one phase.
4. It cannot be separated physically.
5. The particles appear smaller in size.
6. These are pure substances.
7. These are not visible easily visible to the naked eye and also through a microscope.
8. Examples include milk, gasoline, sugar solution, corn oil, fog, etc.

Heterogeneous mixture:

1. These are called suspensions/colloids.
2. It has a non-uniform composition.
3. There are two or more phases.
4. It can be separated physically.
5. The particles are either smaller or larger in size.
6. These are not pure substances.
7. These are easily visible to the naked eye and also through a microscope
8. Examples are- a mixture of mud & water, beach sand, vinegar, air cloud, etc.