{"id":210735,"date":"2025-05-02T06:54:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T06:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=210735"},"modified":"2025-05-02T06:54:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T06:54:37","slug":"which-is-an-example-of-a-homogeneous-mixture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/02\/which-is-an-example-of-a-homogeneous-mixture\/","title":{"rendered":"Which is an example of a homogeneous mixture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Which is an example of a homogeneous mixture?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) chocolate chip cookie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) a rock collection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) sugar water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) oil &amp; vinegar salad dressing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The correct answer and explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>C) sugar water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>homogeneous mixture<\/strong> is a mixture in which the components are evenly distributed throughout the mixture, and it has a uniform composition. In a homogeneous mixture, you cannot easily distinguish one substance from another because the individual components blend together at the molecular level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s break down each option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A) Chocolate chip cookie<\/strong>: This is a <strong>heterogeneous mixture<\/strong>. In a chocolate chip cookie, you can see and feel the distinct components, such as the chocolate chips and dough. The distribution of chocolate chips is not uniform throughout the cookie, making it a heterogeneous mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B) A rock collection<\/strong>: This is also a <strong>heterogeneous mixture<\/strong>. A rock collection contains various types of rocks, each with distinct properties, textures, and appearances. You can easily distinguish one rock from another, indicating that the mixture is not uniform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C) Sugar water<\/strong>: This is a <strong>homogeneous mixture<\/strong>. When sugar dissolves in water, the sugar molecules evenly disperse throughout the water. The solution looks the same throughout, and no distinct sugar particles can be seen. It is a uniform mixture, meaning it qualifies as homogeneous.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D) Oil &amp; vinegar salad dressing<\/strong>: This is a <strong>heterogeneous mixture<\/strong> because oil and vinegar do not mix uniformly. Oil is less dense and forms droplets or layers that separate from the vinegar. Even when shaken, the components tend to separate again, indicating that it is not a homogeneous mixture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, <strong>sugar water<\/strong> is a homogeneous mixture because the sugar dissolves completely in water, resulting in a uniform solution where you cannot differentiate between the sugar and water. On the other hand, the other options are heterogeneous mixtures because their components are visibly distinguishable or do not blend uniformly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which is an example of a homogeneous mixture? A) chocolate chip cookie B) a rock collection C) sugar water D) oil &amp; vinegar salad dressing The correct answer and explanation is : The correct answer is C) sugar water. 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