Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Mixtures

September 13th Warm Up

A mixture that is uniform throughout. All of the components in this mixture are proportional or even.

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Homogeneous Mixture

A mixture that has visible particles in it. All components are mixed together but easily identifiable.

Heterogeneous Mixture

In this example, a homogeneous cup of coffee has all 3 ingredients blended together. A heterogeneous cup of coffee has visible clumps of the 3 ingredients.

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What's the difference?

Multiple Choice

Milk

• Heterogeneous mixture
• Homogeneous mixture

Multiple Choice

Chicken noodle soup

• heterogeneous mixture
• homogeneous mixture

Multiple Choice

M&M's is an examples of a

• homogeneous mixture
• heterogeneous mixture

Multiple Choice

Dishwasher soap is an example of a

• homogeneous mixture
• heterogeneous mixture

Multiple Choice

Dirt

• Heterogeneous

• Homogeneous

Multiple Choice

Air

• Heterogeneous

• Homogeneous

Poll

How do you feel about homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures?

• I am confident I understand the difference.

• After looking at these examples, I am feeling more confident.

• I understand sometimes.

• I am completely lost.