Prepare a 1% copper sulfate solution. To make this solution, weigh 1 gram of copper sulfate (CuSO4 ·5H2O), dissolve in a small amount of distilled water in a 100 ml volumetric flask and bring to volume. Label this as 1% copper sulfate solution.
A homogeneous mixture has the same uniform appearance and composition throughout. Many homogeneous mixtures are commonly referred to as solutions. A heterogeneous mixture consists of visibly different substances.
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