{"id":210738,"date":"2025-05-02T06:55:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T06:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=210738"},"modified":"2025-05-02T06:55:42","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T06:55:42","slug":"which-of-the-following-is-an-example-of-a-heterogeneous-mixture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/02\/which-of-the-following-is-an-example-of-a-heterogeneous-mixture\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous mixture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A) sugar water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B) oil and vinegar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C) air<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D) vodka<\/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>B) oil and vinegar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>heterogeneous mixture<\/strong> is a mixture in which the components are not uniformly distributed, and different parts of the mixture have distinct physical properties. This contrasts with a <strong>homogeneous mixture<\/strong>, where the composition is uniform throughout, and the individual components cannot be easily distinguished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s examine each option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sugar water (A)<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sugar dissolved in water forms a <strong>homogeneous mixture<\/strong> because the sugar molecules disperse evenly throughout the water, making it appear as one uniform solution. It\u2019s a true solution where the composition is the same throughout, so it is not heterogeneous.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Oil and vinegar (B)<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Oil and vinegar<\/strong> is a <strong>heterogeneous mixture<\/strong>. When mixed together, oil and vinegar do not combine into a single phase. Oil is less dense than vinegar, so the oil floats on top of the vinegar, creating distinct layers. The two substances do not dissolve into each other, and their individual properties remain observable, making it a classic example of a heterogeneous mixture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Air (C)<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Air<\/strong> is a <strong>homogeneous mixture<\/strong>. It consists of various gases like nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide, but these gases are evenly distributed throughout the mixture. Although it contains different substances, they are uniformly mixed on a molecular level, and the composition is consistent in any given sample. Hence, air is homogeneous.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vodka (D)<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vodka<\/strong> is a <strong>homogeneous mixture<\/strong> as well. It is a solution of ethanol and water, and the two substances are thoroughly mixed on a molecular level. There is no separation or distinct layers of components in vodka, making it homogeneous.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, <strong>oil and vinegar<\/strong> exemplify a heterogeneous mixture because the substances do not blend into a single uniform phase and remain separate, which allows them to be classified as a heterogeneous mixture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous mixture? A) sugar water B) oil and vinegar C) air D) vodka The correct answer and explanation is : The correct answer is B) oil and vinegar. 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