A mixture with a completely uniform composition throughout, where the components are evenly distributed at the molecular level and cannot be distinguished even under a microscope (also called a solution).
It looks the same everywhere. You can't see the separate parts, even under a microscope.
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Example 1
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Seawater and a sugar solution are both clear. Explain why both are classified as homogeneous mixtures.
Example 2
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True or false: components of a homogeneous mixture can be separated by physical means.
Example 3
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A solution contains 15g of sugar in 135g of water. Find the mass percent of sugar.
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Brass is 70% Cu and 30% Zn by mass. What mass of Cu is in a 250g brass coin?
Example 5
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Distinguish: solute, solvent, and solution. Which is the homogeneous mixture?
Example 6
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Is window glass (silicate plus other oxides) a homogeneous mixture?
Example 7
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Is sea water before any solids settle a homogeneous mixture?
Example 8
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Is salt water (fully dissolved) a homogeneous mixture?Particles of Na⁺ and Cl⁻ (two species) uniformly mixed in liquid water — a homogeneous mixture
Example 9
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Is solid sterling silver (92.5% Ag, 7.5% Cu) a homogeneous mixture?
Example 10
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A metallurgist needs a material with a precisely tunable melting point. Explain why a homogeneous mixture (alloy) suits this better than a pure metal.
Example 11
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Is air a homogeneous mixture or a pure substance? Justify your answer and list its major components with approximate percentages.
Example 12
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Two clear, colorless liquids look identical: one is pure water, one is dilute salt water. Describe two tests that distinguish the pure substance from the homogeneous mixture.
Example 13
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Define a homogeneous mixture and explain how it differs from a heterogeneous mixture. Give two examples of each.
Example 14
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Is filtered tap water (clear, uniform) a homogeneous mixture?
Example 15
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Is gasoline (a mix of hydrocarbons) a homogeneous mixture?
Example 16
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Stainless steel looks like a single shiny metal. Classify it and justify with the uniformity criterion.
Example 17
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A 500mL saline solution has a NaCl concentration of 0.90g/100mL. How much NaCl is dissolved?
Example 18
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Why is air, even though it contains N2, O2, Ar, and CO2, called a homogeneous mixture?
Example 19
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Is salt water a homogeneous mixture or a pure substance? Give the deciding reason.
Example 20
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Is vinegar (acetic acid dissolved in water) a homogeneous mixture?