Heterogeneous Mixtures Example

The mixture is when two or more elements come together and each one retains its properties, it does not provoke a reaction. Heterogeneous mixtures are the mixtures in which we can notice their individual components with the naked eye or with the microscope. There can be solid and liquid heterogeneous mixtures. There are also heterogeneous gaseous mixtures, although it is more difficult to distinguish them with the naked eye, but due to their properties they are easily distinguishable.

Between the solid heterogeneous mixtures, we have any mixture of components of different sizes, such as stones with sand, beans with coins, etc. Things that are easy to separate.

In the liquid mixes they can be between a liquid and a solid that does not dissolve, such as a mixture of water and sand. It also happens when we mix liquids of different densities, such as water and oil, which, Although they are beaten and may form an emulsion, they separate by themselves and the dividing line between they.

In the gases is more complicated

and in many cases, impossible to tell the difference with the naked eye. However, when a closed container is filled with a gas that is denser than air, we can make some objects float. This happens precisely because at the floating point there is a division between the heavier gas and the surrounding air. The gas behaves like a fluid, so it is possible to remove part of that air with a container, and "fill" the ship until it sinks.

Due to its characteristics, in heterogeneous mixtures, its components are quite easy to separate by simple means (decantation, shading, magnetism, among others).

Example of solid heterogeneous mixtures:

• Stones with sand.
• Beans and rice.
• Iron shavings and earth.

Example of heterogeneous liquid mixtures:

• Sand and water.
• Water and oil.
• Glycerin and olive oil.

Example of heterogeneous gaseous mixtures:

• Sulfur hexafluoride and air.
• Air and helium.
• Water and air.

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