NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Science Chapter 2
Is Matter Around Us Pure
NCERT Books for Session 2022-2023
CBSE Board and UP Board
Exercises Questions
Page No-29
Questions No-5
Classify each of the following as a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture. soda water, wood, air, soil, vinegar, filtered tea.
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1. Soda Water:
– Homogeneous mixture.
– Uniform composition throughout.
– Combination of water and dissolved gases.
2. Vinegar:
– Homogeneous mixture.
– Displays uniform composition.
– Solution of acetic acid in water.
3. Air:
– Homogeneous mixture.
– Uniform blend of gases (mainly nitrogen and oxygen).
– Consistent composition throughout the atmosphere.
4. Wood:
– Heterogeneous mixture.
– Non-uniform appearance.
– Composed of cellulose, lignin, and other substances.
5. Soil:
– Heterogeneous mixture.
– Non-uniform due to varied components.
– Contains minerals, organic matter, water, and air pockets.
6. Filtered Tea:
– Homogeneous mixture.
– Solutes evenly dispersed in the liquid.
– Uniform composition in the filtered state.
7. Scale of Observation:
– Classification can depend on the scale of observation.
– Wood may appear homogeneous on a small scale but reveals heterogeneity at a larger scale.
– The distinction between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures is based on the uniformity or lack thereof in their compositions and appearances.
Homogeneous: Soda water, vinegar, filtered tea.
Heterogeneous: Wood, air, soil.
Question 5. Classify each of the following as a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture.
Soda water, wood, air, soil, vinegar, filtered tea.
Answer:
Homogeneous mixtures: Soda water, air, vinegar and filtered tea.
Heterogeneous mixtures: wood and soil.