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Question
The ‘sea water’ can be classified as a homogeneous mixture as well as a heterogeneous mixture ? Comment.
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Solution
Seawater can be termed as homogeneous as well as heterogeneous mixture. Seawater is basically a salt solution, which is termed as homogeneous. But the concentration of salt in the sea can vary from place to place. It depends on environmental factors. Hence, seawater is considered heterogeneous as well.
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