Classifying Mixtures
Mixtures Can be classified by how well the parts of the mixture are mixed Can be separated by physical means like filtration or distillation
Heterogeneous Mixtures Not evenly mixed Can easily see the different parts
Homogenous Mixtures Evenly mixed Appear as only one substance (like tap water)
Solutions Homogeneous mixture Does not separate into layers over time Particles don’t settle out Can’t be filtered Don’t scatter light
Suspensions Heterogeneous mixture Separates into layers over time Can use filter to separate Scatter light Usually cloudy
Colloids Considered a homogeneous mixutre Particles in-between a suspension & a solution Do not separate into layers Cannot use a filter to separate Scatter light
What are the main differences between heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures?
Is a solution a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?
Is a suspension a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?