Question

select the correct answer. daryl looks at a bottle of what looks like clear water, with dirt settled at the bottom. when he shakes the bottle, the water gets dirty. which term best describes the matter in the bottle? a. substance b. homogeneous mixture c. heterogeneous mixture d. element e. compound

Explanation:

The matter in the bottle has dirt settled at the bottom (non-uniform composition) and becomes dirty when shaken, indicating distinct components. This fits the definition of a heterogeneous mixture, which has non-uniform composition with visible different parts.

Answer:

C. heterogeneous mixture