Homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures Transitional Reasoning Practice

Questions

1. 1.

   A chemistry student investigates three liquid mixtures, labeled X, Y, and Z, using two laboratory tests: gravity filtration through standard filter paper and the Tyndall effect test with a narrow laser beam. Mixture X passes completely through the filter paper without leaving any residue and does not scatter the light beam. Mixture Y leaves a noticeable solid residue on the filter paper, whereas Mixture Z passes entirely through the filter paper but distinctly scatters the path of the light beam. Based on these experimental observations, which of the following statements is correct?

   • A) Mixture X is a suspension because its particles are small enough to avoid scattering a light beam.
   • B) Mixture Z is a homogeneous solution because all of its dispersed particles pass through filter paper.
   • C) Mixture Y is a homogeneous mixture because its distinct components can be separated by filtration.
   • D) Mixture X is a homogeneous mixture, whereas mixtures Y and Z are both classified as heterogeneous mixtures.

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