Per NCERT, what defines a HETEROGENEOUS mixture?
AA pure substance
BA mixture where the components react chemically
CA mixture with NON-UNIFORM composition — particles of one component are visible and may settle over time
DA mixture that's always perfectly clear
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. A mixture with NON-UNIFORM composition — particles of one component are visible and may settle over time
NCERT defines heterogeneous mixtures as non-uniform (e.g. sand in water). The other options describe solutions, reactions, or pure substances.
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