Heterogeneous Mixture
Definition
A heterogeneous mixture is a combination of two or more substances, where the different components can be visually distinguished.
Analogy
Think of a heterogeneous mixture like a fruit salad. You can clearly see and pick out the different fruits (like strawberries, blueberries, and bananas) in the bowl.
Related terms
Suspension: This is a type of heterogeneous mixture where solid particles are dispersed in a liquid or gas but over time may settle at the bottom of the container.
Colloid: This is another type of heterogeneous mixture. However, unlike suspensions, the particles in colloids do not settle out over time and cannot be separated by simple filtration.
Phase: In context to mixtures, phase refers to any part of a system that has uniform composition and properties. In a heterogeneous mixture, there are multiple phases present.
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