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Question
- which of the following would be classified as a heterogeneous mixture?
a. vinegar c. salt water
b. oil and water d. isopropyl alcohol
- ___ should be used to separate sand from water.
a. distillation
b. chromatography
c. filtration
- which type of matter would not be classified as a pure substance?
a. milk
b. sodium chloride
c. nitrogen
d. calcium hydroxide
Brief Explanations
- A heterogeneous mixture has distinct, non-uniform components. Oil and water form separate layers, so it is heterogeneous. Vinegar, salt water, and isopropyl alcohol are homogeneous mixtures.
- Filtration separates solid particles (sand) from a liquid (water) using a filter that traps solids while letting liquid pass. Distillation separates by boiling points, chromatography by component movement, which are not suitable here.
- Pure substances are elements or compounds with fixed composition. Milk is a mixture of fats, proteins, water, etc., so it is not a pure substance. Sodium chloride, nitrogen, and calcium hydroxide are pure substances (compound, element, compound respectively).
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- B. oil and water
- C. filtration
- A. milk