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Question
State the main points of difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
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Solution
| Homogenous Mixture | Heterogeneous Mixture |
| 1) A homogeneous mixture is a substance that is uniform in composition. | 1) A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the composition is not uniform. |
| 2) It has a single phase. | 2) It has two or more phases. |
| 3) Examples of homogenous mixture are solutions such as sugar solution, salt solution. | 3) Examples of heterogeneous mixtures are sugar, sand solution, polluted air etc. |
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