Question

A science student prepares a glass of orange juice. The student claims that the juice is a heterogeneous mixture. Which observation supports best supports this claim?

Answer 1

The best observation that supports the claim that orange juice is a heterogeneous mixture is the presence of pulp and other solid particles suspended within the liquid. If the orange juice contains visible bits of pulp or any other solid components that do not dissolve completely and can be seen as distinct from the liquid part, this indicates that the mixture is not uniform throughout and thus qualifies as heterogeneous. In contrast, a homogeneous mixture would appear uniform throughout, with no distinct particles visible.