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SAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
CLASS- VI
SUBJECT- CHEMISTRY
TOPIC –SEPARATION OF SUBSTANCES
SUB-TYPES OF MIXTURES, SEPARATION OF SUBSTANCES FROM
MIXTURES
LESSON NOTES
TYPES OF MIXTURES
Mixtures are classified into two types:
Homogeneous mixtures: A mixture in which the components are evenly distributed
throughout the mixture is known as a homogeneous mixture. Homogeneous mixtures
are uniform in appearance and composition.
Examples: A mixture of sugar and water, air is a homogeneous mixture of different
gases, alloys such as steel and bronze are homogeneous mixtures.
Heterogeneous mixtures:
A mixture in which the components are not distributed evenly throughout the mixture is
known as a heterogeneous mixture. The individual components can be seen separately
in a heterogeneous mixture.
Examples: A mixture of sand and water, Choco chip cookies, muddy water.
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