### For Paint
1. **Is the mixture homogeneous or heterogeneous?**
Heterogeneous.
2. **Is it a solution, suspension, or colloid?**
Suspension.
3. **Explain your classification.**
Paint typically contains solid pigments suspended in a liquid medium, and the particles can settle when left undisturbed, indicating a suspension. The presence of these visible particles means that paint does not achieve a uniform composition throughout.
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### For Orange Juice
1. **Is the mixture homogeneous or heterogeneous?**
Heterogeneous.
2. **Is it a solution, suspension, or colloid?**
Suspension.
3. **Explain your classification.**
Orange juice often contains pulp and other solid particles that do not dissolve completely in the liquid, making it a suspension. Because you can see these particles and they can settle over time, it is classified as heterogeneous.
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### For Soda
1. **Is the mixture homogeneous or heterogeneous?**
Homogeneous.
2. **Is it a solution, suspension, or colloid?**
Solution (specifically, a carbonated solution).
3. **Explain your classification.**
Soda is a homogeneous mixture where sugar and carbon dioxide gas are dissolved in water, resulting in a uniform distribution of ingredients throughout the liquid. The bubbles of carbon dioxide may be visible, but they do not affect the overall uniformity of the mixture.
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### For Salad Dressing (Example)
1. **Is the mixture homogeneous or heterogeneous?**
Heterogeneous.
2. **Is it a solution, suspension, or colloid?**
Suspension.
3. **Explain your classification.**
Salad dressing, especially vinegar-based ones, often contain oil and various solid spices that do not fully integrate, leading to visible separation of components. This lack of uniformity indicates that it is a heterogeneous mixture and functions as a suspension.
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For Paint
Is the mixture homogeneous or heterogeneous?
Heterogeneous.
Is it a solution, suspension, or colloid?
Suspension.
Explain your classification.
Paint is made of tiny solid bits of color that are mixed in a liquid. You can see these bits, and if you leave the paint alone for a while, they sink to the bottom. That means it's not all the same throughout, so we call it a suspension, which is also why it’s heterogeneous.
For Orange Juice
Is the mixture homogeneous or heterogeneous?
Heterogeneous.
Is it a solution, suspension, or colloid?
Suspension.
Explain your classification.
Orange juice often has bits of fruit pulp floating in it that don’t mix completely with the juice. Because you can see these bits and they can settle at the bottom if you let the juice sit, it’s a suspension. So, it’s not uniform, making it heterogeneous.
For Soda
Is the mixture homogeneous or heterogeneous?
Homogeneous.
Is it a solution, suspension, or colloid?
Solution (carbonated solution).
Explain your classification.
Soda is mixed so well that you can’t see separate parts. The sugar and bubbles of carbon dioxide are dissolved in the water, making it all look and taste the same, which makes it a solution and homogeneous. The bubbles come from gas but don’t mess up the mixture!
For Salad Dressing
Is the mixture homogeneous or heterogeneous?
Heterogeneous.
Is it a solution, suspension, or colloid?
Suspension.
Explain your classification.
Salad dressing, especially when it has oil and spices, doesn’t mix completely. You can see the oil and spices separated, which means it’s not all the same. That's why it's a heterogeneous mixture and a suspension—because the parts don’t blend in uniformly!
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