Heterogeneous or Homogeneous?

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has different compositions and properties throughout, such as soup or pizza.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has the same composition and properties throughout, such as saltwater.

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Give an example of a heterogeneous mixture.

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Examples include salad, cereal in milk, or opened soda.

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Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

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Examples include air, vinegar, or a solution of sugar in water.

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What is the solute in a solution?

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The substance being dissolved, such as salt in saltwater.

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What is the solvent in a solution?

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The substance that dissolves the solute, such as water in saltwater.

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How can you identify a heterogeneous mixture?

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By observing that the components are not uniformly distributed and can often be seen separately.

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How can you identify a homogeneous mixture?

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By observing that the components are uniformly distributed and cannot be easily distinguished.

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What happens when you mix oil and water?

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They form a heterogeneous mixture because they do not mix uniformly.

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What is the definition of matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.