AP Chemistryeasymcq1 pt
Salt water is best classified as which type of mixture?
A.Homogeneous mixture
B.Heterogeneous mixture
C.Pure compound
D.Element
Explanation
Core Concept
Dissolved salt disperses at the ion level, so the composition is uniform throughout — the definition of homogeneous. You cannot filter the salt back out because the particles are too small.
Correct Answer
AHomogeneous mixture
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