60 Examples of Heterogeneous Mixtures (explained)

A heterogeneous mixture is one in which two or more components are visible to the naked eye and they are not evenly distributed. Its particles are found covering the same volume, alternating with each other and do not react chemically.

These types of mixtures can be separated much easier than Homogeneous mixturesby physical methods such as filtration, settling, sieving, among others.

Heterogeneous mixtures can be composed of two or more substances in different physical states (solid, liquid, gas). It is because of this property, and because they are distributed irregularly, that each serving of heterogeneous mixture is different from another to be taken at random.

These include suspensions, supersaturated solutions, air contaminated with dust and soot particles, as well as seawater.

heterogeneous to homogeneous mixtures

There are some heterogeneous mixtures that can become homogeneous.

In the case of supersaturated solutions of water with salt, these substances will depend on conditions to change its ability to blend.

If they are heated enough, the water particles will be able to make way for the salt particles, incorporating them until they are uniform throughout the mixture, taking on a homogeneous appearance.

A similar case occurs with the combination of water and sugar, for example.

For example, water and oil, which if they are not stirred separating by densities, leaving the water under the oil. This allows the components to be distinguished at a glance.

In contrast, in macroscopic heterogeneous mixtures such as a salad, ingredients such as fruits and vegetables can be easily observed.

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60 examples of heterogeneous mixtures

1. water with oil
2. water with diesel
3. water with gasoline
4. gravel water
5. water with sand
6. Zinc shot with sand
7. Muriatic acid with zinc
8. alumina with sand
9. sand with stones
10. sand with table salt
11. peas with broad beans
12. concrete with rocks
13. Rice with beans
14. Beans with a little rice
15. Beans with scrambled egg
16. Granite, which is a mixture of various stone particles
17. Pieces of paper with sawdust
18. A coleslaw with fruit
19. sushi rolls
20. beans with marbles
21. beans with peas
22. Granola, composed of various grains and nuts
23. Energy snack of peanuts with dried fruits
24. pebbles and marbles
25. Smog, which is air with combustion gases and soot
26. iron filings with sand
27. Leaf litter and dry branches
28. the water of a river
29. Unshaken honey water
30. sand with clay
31. sand with silt
32. slime with clay
33. olive oil with vinegar
34. peanuts with raisins
35. A Neapolitan pancake, with raisins inside
36. Beans with broad beans and corn kernels
37. Chickpeas with corn kernels
38. wood chips with stones
39. broad beans with beans
40. pasta of different shapes
41. Pasta salad, mayonnaise, tuna, carrot and potato
42. Vegetables soup
43. a lava lamp
44. The water of a fishbowl
45. Amoxicillin suspension, which is a mixture of powdered antibiotic and liquid excipient.
46. Suspension of magnesium hydroxide Mg(OH)2 and aluminum hydroxide Al(OH)3 to combat heartburn.
47. Penicillin suspension, consisting of powder and liquid.
48. Yogurt with fruit
49. Yogurt with cereals
50. pickled vegetables
51. A pizza
52. A hamburger
53. A paella
54. a lasagna
55. The spaghetti
56. The stuffing of a Christmas turkey
57. Cereal with milk
58. Fruit with granola and yogurt
59. Chili, which is a mixture of beans with meat and marinade
60. French fries with ketchup