Question

Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?

Answer 1

Answer: Option (c) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

A mixture whose components differ in proportion or simply whose constituent particles can be easily separated from each other is known as a heterogeneous mixture.

For example, a mixture of water and sand is a heterogeneous mixture as it's constituent particles vary in proportion.

Therefore, out of the given options a jar of mixed nuts is a heterogeneous mixture.

Answer 2

A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that it's components can be easily seen and separated. 

c. a jar of mixed nuts