Chemistry: The Science in Context (4th Edition)

Published by W.W. Norton & Co.
ISBN 10: 0393124177
ISBN 13: 978-0-39312-417-0

Chapter 1 - Matter and Energy: The Origin of the Universe - Problems - Page 36: 18

Answer

a., b., and e

Work Step by Step

a. A wedding ring is probably an alloy, which has a uniform texture and composition, so it is a homogeneous mixture. b. Sweat has a uniform texture and composition, so it is a homogeneous mixture. c. Nile River water is a heterogeneous mixture because it does not look uniform; there are substances that may be present in larger amounts in different areas of the river. d. Human blood is a heterogeneous mixture because its composition is not uniform. There are different amounts of substances in blood that are not in uniform proportions. e. Compressed air in a scuba tank is composed of a homogeneous mixture of air.
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