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What is a mixture
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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances in which each substance retains its distinct chemical properties. Mixtures can be heterogeneous or homogeneous:
1. **Heterogeneous Mixtures**: The components are not uniformly distributed, and you can often see the different substances. Examples include a salad, a sand and salt mixture, or a bowl of mixed nuts.
2. **Homogeneous Mixtures**: The components are uniformly distributed, and the mixture appears as a single phase. An example is salt water, where the salt is dissolved evenly throughout the water, or air, which is a mixture of gases.
Mixtures can consist of solids, liquids, gases, or a combination of these, and they can be separated by physical means, such as filtration, distillation, or evaporation. Unlike compounds, the substances in a mixture do not undergo a chemical change or form new substances when combined.
1. **Heterogeneous Mixtures**: The components are not uniformly distributed, and you can often see the different substances. Examples include a salad, a sand and salt mixture, or a bowl of mixed nuts.
2. **Homogeneous Mixtures**: The components are uniformly distributed, and the mixture appears as a single phase. An example is salt water, where the salt is dissolved evenly throughout the water, or air, which is a mixture of gases.
Mixtures can consist of solids, liquids, gases, or a combination of these, and they can be separated by physical means, such as filtration, distillation, or evaporation. Unlike compounds, the substances in a mixture do not undergo a chemical change or form new substances when combined.