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Types of mixtures:

Homogeneous Mixtures - refers to a substance that is consistent or uniform throughout its volume. A sample taken from any part of a
homogeneous substance will have the same characteristics as a sample taken from another area.

Homogeneous Examples

1.Air is considered a homogeneous mixture of gases. Pure salt has a homogeneous composition.

2.Alloys are made when two or more metals are mixed together. They usually are homogeneous mixtures. Examples include brass, bronze,
steel, and sterling silver. Sometimes multiple phases exist in alloys. In these cases, they are heterogeneous mixtures.

3. Sea water. Wine., Vinegar. Steel. Brass. Air. Natural gas. Blood.

Heterogeneous mixture is a mixture with a non-uniform composition. The composition varies from one region to another with at least
two phases that remain separate from each other, with clearly identifiable properties. If you examine a sample of a heterogeneous mixture, you
can see the separate components.

Examples of Heterogeneous Mixtures

1.Concrete is a heterogeneous mixture of an aggregate: cement, and water.

2.Sugar and sand form a heterogeneous mixture. If you look closely, you can identify tiny sugar crystals and particles of sand.

3.Ice cubes in cola form a heterogeneous mixture. The ice and soda are in two distinct phases of matter (solid and liquid).

4.Salt and pepper form a heterogeneous mixture.

5.Chocolate chip cookies are a heterogeneous mixture. If you take a bite from a cookie, you may not get the same number of chips as you get in
another bite.

6.Soda is considered a heterogeneous mixture. It contains water, sugar, and carbon dioxide, which forms bubbles. While the sugar, water, and
flavorings may form a chemical solution, the carbon dioxide bubbles are not uniformly distributed throughout the liquid.

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