Question

Why would sand and water be an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

Answer 1

Answer: Sand and water be an example of a heterogeneous mixture because:-

• The mixture does not have a uniform appearance.

• The mixture does not maintain a uniform composition.

• The sand stays suspended in the water.

Explanation:

A homogeneous mixture is a mixture in which solute particles are uniformly distributed throughout the solution. Whereas in a heterogeneous mixture particles of solute are not uniformly distributed throughout the solution.

For example, sand and water is a heterogeneous mixture because here sand particles are not uniformly distributed in the water. Hence, this mixture does not have uniform composition.

Also, after sometime the sand will deposit at the bottom of water, that is, sand will suspend in the water.

Answer 2

The mixture does not maintain a uniform composition. A homogeneous mixture really is the same anywhere you sample it, while sand generally settles out of water when given the chance and there's likely more sand at the bottom than at the top.