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

YES YES

Uniform properties? Fixed composition? Can be broken down

chemically?

If not, it’s a
If not, it’s a If not, it’s an element
heterogeneous
homogeneous mixture If so it’s a compound
mixture
What is it?

Cheerios
Homogeneous
What is it?

Trail Mix
Heterogeneous
What is it?

Kool - Aid
Homogeneous
What is it?

Water
Homogeneous
What is it?

White Vinegar
Homogeneous
What is it?

Italian Salad Dressing

Heterogeneous
Try these………..

Raisin Bran
Orange Juice
Air
Chunky Soup
Hamburger
Cake Batter
Paint
Salad
Mineral Rock
 Answers:
 Raisin Bran – heterogeneous
 Orange Juice – homogeneous
 Air – heterogeneous
 Chunky Soup – heterogeneous
 Hamburger – heterogeneous
 Cake Batter – homogeneous
 Paint – homogeneous
 Salad – heterogeneous
 Mineral Rock - heterogeneous