Firstly, a pure substance is matter which cannot be separated into any other kind of

matter when using the physical or chemical process. All the particles which make
up a pure substance have the same color, taste, composition and texture. In other
words, it can be an element or a compound, which consists of only one component
with a definite compositon, chemical and physical properties.

Secondly, a mixture is a combination of two or more substances which are not united
using a chemical procedure. The components that make up a mixture do not exist in
fixed proportions, and most of the natural substances that you are familiar with, are
mixtures. Examples of mixtures include water, alcohol, oil, and dye.

So what are the distinct differences between these two? With regards to a mixture,
it can be physically separated into pure compounds or elements. This is something
that is not possible with a pure substance, because it is already a type of matter which
exists in its most basic, or purest form.

Another distinct characteristic of a pure substance is that, no matter how physically

impossible it may be to isolate a pure substance, it can only be considered as pure if
no impurities are detected. When it comes to their physical properties, such as their
boiling or melting points, pure substances are non-changing, while mixtures are
varying. For example, the boiling point of pure water is at 100 degrees Celsius, while
the boiling point of alcohol mixed with water may be at a range of temperatures. To
put it simply, pure substances are exactly what the name implies – pure, while
mixtures are impure.

Summary:

1. Pure substances cannot be separated into any other kinds of matter, while a
mixture is a combination of two or more pure substances.
 2. A pure substance has constant physical and chemical properties, while mixtures
have varying physical and chemical properties (i.e., boiling point and melting point).

3. A pure substance is pure, while a mixture is impure.

Differences in Properties
Elements are distinguished by their name, symbol, atomic number, melting
point, boiling point, density and ionization energies. In the Periodic Table,
elements are arranged according to their atomic number and they are grouped
according to similar chemical properties and are depicted by their symbols.

 Atomic number – the atomic number is denoted by the letter Z and is the
number of protons present in the nucleus of the atom of element. For e.g.
carbon has 6 protons in its nucleus and for Carbon, Z = 6. Number of protons
is also indicative of electric charge or number of electrons present in the
nucleus which determines chemical properties of the element.
 Atomic Mass – the letter A indicates the atomic mass of the element which is
the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom of the
element. Isotopes of the same elements differ in their atomic masses.
 Isotopes – isotopes of an element have the same number of protons in their
nucleus but differ in the number of neutrons. Naturally occurring elements
have more than one stable isotope. Thus isotopes have similar chemical
properties (due to same number of protons) but different nuclear properties
(due to different number of neutrons). For e.g. carbon has three isotopes,
Carbon - 12, Carbon -13 and Carbon - 14.
 Allotropes – atoms of an element can form bonds with each other in more than
one way leading to difference in their chemical properties. For e.g. carbon
binds in a tetrahedron to form diamond and layers of hexagons of carbon forms
graphite.

Compounds are composed of different elements in a fixed proportion. For

example, 1 atom of sodium (Na) combines with 1 atom of chlorine (Cl) to form
one molecule of sodium chloride (NaCl) compound. The elements in a
compound do not always retain their original properties and cannot be
separated by physical means. The combining of elements is facilitated by their
 valency. Valency is defined as the number of hydrogen atoms required that can
combine with an atom of the element forming the compound. Most compounds
can exist as solids (low enough temperatures) and can be decomposed by the
application of heat. Sometimes foreign elements are trapped inside crystal
structure of compounds giving them a non homogeneous structure.
Compounds are depicted by their chemical formula which follows the Hill
system wherein carbon atoms are listed first, followed by hydrogen atoms after
which elements are listed in alphabetical order.
Differences in Properties
Elements are distinguished by their name, symbol, atomic number, melting
point, boiling point, density and ionization energies. In the Periodic Table,
elements are arranged according to their atomic number and they are grouped
according to similar chemical properties and are depicted by their symbols.

 Atomic number – the atomic number is denoted by the letter Z and is the
number of protons present in the nucleus of the atom of element. For e.g.
carbon has 6 protons in its nucleus and for Carbon, Z = 6. Number of protons
is also indicative of electric charge or number of electrons present in the
nucleus which determines chemical properties of the element.
 Atomic Mass – the letter A indicates the atomic mass of the element which is
the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom of the
element. Isotopes of the same elements differ in their atomic masses.
 Isotopes – isotopes of an element have the same number of protons in their
nucleus but differ in the number of neutrons. Naturally occurring elements
have more than one stable isotope. Thus isotopes have similar chemical
properties (due to same number of protons) but different nuclear properties
(due to different number of neutrons). For e.g. carbon has three isotopes,
Carbon - 12, Carbon -13 and Carbon - 14.
 Allotropes – atoms of an element can form bonds with each other in more than
one way leading to difference in their chemical properties. For e.g. carbon
binds in a tetrahedron to form diamond and layers of hexagons of carbon forms
graphite.

Compounds are composed of different elements in a fixed proportion. For

example, 1 atom of sodium (Na) combines with 1 atom of chlorine (Cl) to form
one molecule of sodium chloride (NaCl) compound. The elements in a
 compound do not always retain their original properties and cannot be
separated by physical means. The combining of elements is facilitated by their
valency. Valency is defined as the number of hydrogen atoms required that can
combine with an atom of the element forming the compound. Most compounds
can exist as solids (low enough temperatures) and can be decomposed by the
application of heat. Sometimes foreign elements are trapped inside crystal
structure of compounds giving them a non homogeneous structure.
Compounds are depicted by their chemical formula which follows the Hill
system wherein carbon atoms are listed first, followed by hydrogen atoms after
which elements are listed in alphabetical order.
The main difference between an element and a compound is that while an element
is the simplest form of a substance that cannot be broken into simpler substances, a
compound is a pure substance made out of two or more elements. Compounds
have chemical structures that are completely different from the structure of the
elements that make them up. Compounds can also be separated into their
constituent elements through a number of chemical processes.

Heterogeneous and homogeneous refer to mixtures of materials in chemistry. The

difference between heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures is the degree at
which the materials are mixed together.

A homogeneous mixture is a mixture where the components that make up the

mixture are uniformly distributed throughout the mixture.

Homogeneous mixtures: air, blood, saturated sugar water

A heterogeneous mixtureis a mixture where the components of the mixture are

not uniform or have localized regions with different properties.

Heterogeneous mixtures: rocks, oil and water, soup, pizza

More About Mixtures

A "homogeneous" mixture is more than simply being in the same phase. I can have
a mixture of marbles and sand, and they will be in the same phase -- solid. Yet a
mixture of sand and marbles is NOT a homogeneous mixture.
 When referring to mixtures, "homogeneous" refers to being able to detect (i.e.
"see") the various components that make up the mixture.

Our marble/sand mixture would be heterogeneous because we CAN see the

individual components of the mixture. A solution of NaCl dissolved in water
would be homogeneous because we can't see the individual components of the
mixture.
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Sir Isaac Newton answered 6 years ago
homogeneous is involving substances in the same phase (solid, liquid, or gas)

heterogeneous is composed of different substances or the same substance in

different phases, as solid ice and liquid water.

makes a difference does it?

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cutiepie answered 6 years ago
A homogeneous mixture is a mixture of two or more substances in which the
solutes dissolve on the solvent.A heterogeneous mixture has parts that can be
separated.
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Dr. Nor answered 6 years ago
Simply,

Homogeneous mixture is that whose parts are not visible

Whereas,
Heterogeneous mixture is that whose parts are visible
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ninje_07 answered 6 years ago
to put it simply, a mixture is Homogeneous if you cannot see the different phases
of that substance while a Heterogeneous mixture means that you can determine the
substances present in that certain mixture.

For example:
Solutions in the form of an orange juice is homogeneous because you cannot
distinguish where the orange powder is. The powder dissolved and combined with
water.

Suspensions like water and oil is heterogeneous for even though you place them
together in a glass, they will not mix and you can tell which is water and which is
oil.

Colloids are also heterogeneous. Let's say for example, a ray of light. you will be
able to see dust and other particles.

~hope that helped~

God Bless you!

A homogeneous mixture is a substance that is uniform in composition.

Solutions
 are examples of homogeneous mixtures. A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture
in

which the composition is easily identified, as there are two or more phases

present. Suspensions are examples of heterogeneous mixtures. Particle size

distinguishes homogeneous solutions from other heterogeneous mixtures.

Solutions

have particles which are the size of atoms or molecules - too small to be seen.

In contrast a suspension is a heterogeneous mixture of larger particles. These

particles are visible and will settle out on standing. Corn oil, white vinegar

a saturated sugar solution is homogeneous since only a colorless liquid is

observed. Air with no dust is also a homogeneous. Beach sand is

heterogeneous

since you can see different colored particles. Vinegar and oil salad dressing is

heterogeneous since two liquid layers are present, as well as solids. Air with

clouds is heterogeneous, as the clouds contain tiny droplets of liquid water.

Pure substances are either elements or compounds. An element is a substance that

cannot be broken into simpler substances by chemical means. It is composed of
only one type of atom, for example sodium. A compound is two or more elements
chemically combined, for example sodium chloride. A mixture is two or more
substances physically combined. The composition of a mixture may vary. If a
mixture is completely uniform it is "homogeneous" and is called a solution. A
mixture which is not completely uniform is a "heterogeneous" mixture.

A substance is pure and cannot be broken down using a physical process. A

mixture of the other hand is a couple of substances that are put together. They can
be physically separated.

the size and solubility of the particles. In a true solution, the solute and solvent
cannot be separated physically. Colloids and the "solvent", although the term is
 used loosely here cannot be separated by settling (centrifuge should separate
however). Suspended particles can be separated from a fluid by settling.
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zoya answered 6 years ago
colloid is a type of mechanical mixture where one substance is dispersed evenly
throughout another
a suspension is a heterogenous fluid containing solid particles that are sufficiently
large for sedimentation. Unlike COLLOIDS, suspensions will eventually
settle.This distinguishes a Suspension from a Colloid in which the suspended
particles are smaller and do not settle. In a Solution, the dissolved substance does
not exist as a solid and the two are homogeneously mixed.
A true solution is where you can't differentiate between the solute and solvent
molecules even at the microscopic level
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iKa answered 6 years ago
SOLUTION-The particles are smaller than suspension and colloid wherein the
diameter is 1X10^-7 cm
Characteristics:
1. particle of the dissolved material is very small
2. evenly distributed
3. cannot be filtered
4. light can pass through
5. do not settle
Examples:Salt and water, sugar and water

COLLOID-Particles are not as big as suspension. Exhibits Tyndall effect (the

scattering of light by the colloidal particles, light cannot pass through)
Characteristics:
1. uneven
2. two phases are observed
3. particles cannot settle
4. cannot be filtered
Example: mayonnaise

SUSPENSION-Particles are bigger which can be seen by our naked eye. The size
of the particle is 1X10^4 cm
Characteristics:
1. particles can settle
2. can be filtered
Example: Water and stone
Difference between Solutions, Suspensions, and Colloids
Solution is a mixture of two or more substances in a single phase. At least two
substances must be mixed in order to have a solution. The substance in the smallest
amount and the one that dissolves or disperses is called the solute. The substance in
the larger amount is called the solvent. In most common instances water is the
solvent. The gases, liquids, or solids dissolved in water are the solutes.

Dissolving of sugar in water is an example of a solution because

it completely dissolves in water, therefore it is an aqueous
solution. In this case the sugar is the solute, and water is the solvent.
Suspension is a heterogeneous mixture of larger particles. These particles are
visible and will settle out on standing.

The ocean is an example of a suspension because the sand

settles out when mixed with water. The separation is visible
to the human eye, making it easier to separate the mixture.
eye

...HOW EVER...
Colloid is a homogenous mixture of intermediate size particles. The
particles particles of one substance dispersed through a second substance. the
particles do not settle and cannot be separated out by ordinary filtering or
centrifuging like those in a suspension.

Milk is a colloid because to the human eye it looks like a

solution, however there are different substances in Milk.
When seperated properly, or when a light it shone through
it you can see the different substances. Even though
they can't been, seen they are still there, thus making milk
a colloid.

atom is the basic unit of any substance that occupies space and has a definite mass
and volume. An atom is made up of three major sub-atomic particles namely
protons, electrons and neutrons. The electrons form a cloud around the nucleus and
are bound to the nucleus by electromagnetic forces. At the center of an atom is a
nucleus that contains the protons and the neutrons, collectively called the nucleons.
The nucleons are made up of particles called quarks which are held together by a
strong force which is arbitrated by gluons. An atom does not have a definite
structure and boundary. Here, we shall try to take a brief look at each particle and
understand its role in the atom.
Electrons

Electron Quick Facts

 Symbol: e- β-
 Mass: 9.109 X 10-31 kg
 Spin: 1/2

Discovered by J.J.Thomson in 1897, an electron is the lightest subatomic particle

which is bound to the nucleus by the force of attraction between the negative
electrons and positively charged protons. Most of the atom is empty space in which
the electrons orbit around the nucleus and try to attain a stable state. Electrons play
a significant role in many physical phenomena like electricity, magnetism and
thermal conductivity.

Neutrons

Neutron Quick Facts

 Symbol: n, n0 N0
  Mass: 1.67 X 10-27 kg
 Spin: 1/2

A neutron has no or neutral charge and in 1932, an English physicist James

Chadwick discovered that it is located in the nucleus. A neutron is further made up
of fundamental particles called quarks. It is made up of 1 up and 2 down quarks.
These quarks carry a fractional value of charge and hence determine the charge of
the particle.
1 up quark = charge ⅔ e and down quark = charge - ⅓ e.
Therefore the charge on a neutron = ⅔ + (-⅓-⅓) = 0.
Thus, a neutron has no charge.

Protons

Proton Quick Facts

 Symbol: p, p+ N+
 Mass: 1.67 X 10-27 kg
 Spin: 1/2

The number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom is known as the atomic
number of an element. The mass of an atom is concentrated in the nucleus which
consists of protons and neutrons. The mass of protons and neutrons is almost the
same, however it is 1836 times heavier than an electron. The positive charge
between the protons causes them to repel each other. A strong nuclear force holds
the protons together. This force is exerted by the presence of 2 up and 1 down
quark in the proton.
Charge on the proton = 2(⅔) +(-⅓) = 1.
Thus, a proton acquires the positive charge.

More About the Amazing Atom

An atom is present in all the three states of matter i.e. solid, liquid and gaseous.
The characteristics, properties and the reactions that take place in nature are all due
to these tiny, invisible particles. The sharing and exchange of electrons takes place
to form new compounds. Some unique characteristics and interesting facts of an
atom are discussed below.

Tremendous amount of energy is released when an atom is split, known as

nuclear fission, and this characteristic is used in atomic bombs and nuclear
reactors. 13% of the world's electricity is generated by nuclear power plants.

Likewise, a combination or fusing of two atoms, called nuclear fusion, also

generates a tremendous amount of energy. This process of nuclear fusion occurs in
the stars, including the Sun, wherein the energy released is three to four times
greater than nuclear fission.

An interesting fact is that atoms can be made or synthesized in the lab. The
elements with atomic numbers above 92 are radioactive and man-made but they
are extremely unstable and last anywhere between a few milliseconds to a few
seconds, some can last longer though.

The highest atomic number 118 belongs to the element Ununoctium. It is man-
made and radioactive. The heaviest naturally occurring element is Uranium with an
atomic number 92.

If an atom is positively or negatively charged which occurs due to give and

take of electrons, then it becomes an ion. For example, hydrogen ion has a positive
charge and no electrons are present in it. Chlorine ion has a negative charge due to
the presence of an extra electron.

The number of neutrons may or may not be equal to the number of protons. If
the number of neutrons are more it gives rise to an isotope of the same element and
the number of neutrons determine the stability and isotopic nature of that element.
For example, Hydrogen is the first element and contains 1 proton, 1 electron and
no neutron. Deuterium is its isotope that contains 1 neutron and Tritium which
contains 2 neutrons.

The study of the structure of an atom led to many discoveries and inventions. It
revolutionized science and found many interesting applications in all its branches,
ranging from the field of medicine to human interaction to space and astronomy.
Today, even though we know that atoms are divisible into sub-atomic particles,
however they are an indivisible and inseparable part of our life.

True solution
(i) A true solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more than two substances.
(ii) In a true solution, solute cannot be seen even with a microscope.
(iii) In a true solution, the size of particles is about 10-10 m.
(iv) The constituents of a true solution cannot be separated by filtration.
Colloid
(i) A colloid is a homogeneous-looking, but heterogeneous-mixture.
(ii) In a colloid, the particles can be seen only with a powerful microscope.
(iii) In a colloid, the size of particle is between 10-7 – 10-9 m.
(iv) The constituents of a colloid cannot be separated by filtration.
Suspension
(i) A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture of a solid dispersed in a liquid, or gas.
(ii) In a suspension, the particles can be seen with the naked eyes.
(iii) In a suspension, the size or particle is bigger than 10-7 m.
(v) The constituents of a suspension can be separated by ordinary filtration.