Is sand and salt homogeneous or heterogeneous?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking whether a mixture of sand and salt is uniform throughout (homogeneous) or has distinct, separate components (heterogeneous). This involves understanding the properties of mixtures and their classification.

More Information

In a heterogeneous mixture, the individual components are distinct and easily observable. Since sand and salt can be seen separately and can be separated by physical means, they form a heterogeneous mixture.

Tips

Don't confuse with solutions where one component dissolves in another, like salt in water, which forms a homogeneous mixture.

Sources

• The mixture of salt and sand - Byjus - byjus.com
• Are sand, salt, and water heterogeneous or homogeneous mixtures? - socratic.org