Understanding Mixtures: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous

What is matter?

• Only solid objects

• Anything that is visible to the human eye

• Anything that has mass and occupies space

• Only living things

Which of the following is a characteristic of a homogeneous mixture?

• It is always a liquid

• It has a uniform composition throughout

• It contains only one type of element

• It has multiple phases

Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

• Oil and water

• Sand and water

• Apple juice

• Fruit salad

What does 'hetero' mean in the context of mixtures?

• Uniform

• Different

• One

• Same

Which of the following is a characteristic of a heterogeneous mixture?

• It has a uniform color throughout

• It is always a gas

• It consists of a single phase

• It has different compositions and colors