Heterogeneous vs
Homogeneous
Simone Young
Ajoke Adigun
Janice Lee
Beverly Raynor
Trevor Fockler
Definitions:
The prefix “homo” – indicate sameness
Homogeneous – A homogeneous mixture
has the same uniform appearance
throughout. Many homogeneous mixtures
are commonly referred to as solutions.
Definitions:
The prefix “hetero” – indicate difference
Heterogeneous - A heterogeneous
mixture consists of visibly different
substances or phases. The three
phases or states of matter are gas,
liquid, and solid.
Identification Chart
Fixed composition? Can be broken down
chemically?
Uniform properties?
If not, it’s an element
If so it’s a compound
If not, it’s a
homogeneous mixture
If not, it’s a
heterogeneous
mixture
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