JAMB Chemistry 1992 Question 1

Question 1

Separation of Mixtures

Which of the following substances is not a homogeneous mixture?

  1. A.Filtered sea water
  2. B.Soft drink
  3. C.Flood water
  4. D.Writing ink.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Flood water)

Explanation

A homogeneous mixture is the same all through. Flood water has mud and other particles suspended in it that settle out, so it is heterogeneous; sea water, soft drinks and ink are uniform.