Question

4 mixtures of matter (continued)
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1. classify each of the following as either a heterogeneous or a homogeneous mixture.

a. tap water b. air c. raisin muffin

Explanation:

Step1: Define mixture types

Homogeneous mixtures have uniform composition, heterogeneous have non - uniform.

Step2: Analyze tap water

Tap water contains dissolved substances uniformly, so it's homogeneous.

Step3: Analyze air

Air is a mixture of gases uniformly distributed, so it's homogeneous.

Step4: Analyze raisin muffin

A raisin muffin has visible raisins and different components not uniformly distributed, so it's heterogeneous.

Answer:

a. Homogeneous mixture
b. Homogeneous mixture
c. Heterogeneous mixture