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a science student prepares a glass of orange juice. The student claims that the juice is a heterogenous mixture. Which observation best supports this claim?-The last sip of orange juice tastes stronger than the first sips or the juice can be separated into water and other substances
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The observation that best supports the claim that the juice is a heterogeneous mixture is: **"The last sip of orange juice tastes stronger than the first sips."**
This observation suggests that the components of the juice (such as pulp, sugar, and flavors) are not uniformly distributed throughout the glass. In a heterogeneous mixture, different regions can have different compositions and properties, which aligns with the idea that the last sip contains more concentrated flavors or pulp than the first sips.
In contrast, the observation that "the juice can be separated into water and other substances" could apply to both heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures, as many homogeneous mixtures can also be separated by physical methods. Therefore, the first observation provides clearer evidence for the mixture being heterogeneous.
This observation suggests that the components of the juice (such as pulp, sugar, and flavors) are not uniformly distributed throughout the glass. In a heterogeneous mixture, different regions can have different compositions and properties, which aligns with the idea that the last sip contains more concentrated flavors or pulp than the first sips.
In contrast, the observation that "the juice can be separated into water and other substances" could apply to both heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures, as many homogeneous mixtures can also be separated by physical methods. Therefore, the first observation provides clearer evidence for the mixture being heterogeneous.