Q120P - Chemistry: Molecular Nature Of Matter And Change

Question

Classify each of the following as a compound, a homogeneous mixture, or a heterogeneous mixture: (a) orange juice; (b) Vegetable soup; (c) Cement; (d) Calcium sulfate; (e) tea.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The classification for the compound as,

a) Orange juice is a Heterogeneous mixture

b) Vegetable soup is a Heterogeneous mixture

c) Cement is a Heterogeneous mixture

d) Calcium sulfate is a compound

e) Tea is a Homogeneous mixture

Step 1: Finding the classification for Orange juice

The orange juice has pulp along with the juice so, it is not uniform throughout and it will be considered a heterogeneous mixture. 

Step 2: Finding the classification for Vegetable soup

The vegetables are not spread uniformly through soup so, it is a heterogeneous mixture. 

Step 3: Finding the classification for Cement

Cement is a heterogeneous mixture which is composed of cement, water, and aggregate.

Step 4: Finding the classification for Calcium sulfate

Calcium sulfate is a compound as it is composed of elements like Calcium, sulphur and oxygen in a fixed proportion.

Step 5: Finding the classification for Tea

A cup of tea is a homogeneous mixture.