Is soil an element, compound, or mixture?
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The question is asking about the classification of soil in terms of chemistry, specifically whether it is considered an element, a compound, or a mixture.
Answer
heterogeneous mixture
Soil is classified as a heterogeneous mixture.
Answer for screen readers
Soil is classified as a heterogeneous mixture.
More Information
Soil comprises various materials like minerals, organic matter, gases, and liquids, each retaining its own properties.
Sources
- Is soil classified as an element, a compound, a homogeneous mixture, or a heterogeneous mixture? - Study.com - homework.study.com
- 1.5: Classification of Matter - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
- Is soil a element mixture or compound? - Answers - answers.com
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