Skip to content

Spruce Up Your Study Space contest

Ask a school-related question in the Help Zone and you could win a $350 prize. See the details

See the details

Help Zone

Student Question

Secondary III • 2yr.

Hello? I am lost here, is a colloid a heterogeneous or homogeneous mixture? Thank you

Science
avatar
avatar

{t c="richEditor.description.title"} {t c="richEditor.description.paragraphMenu"} {t c="richEditor.description.inlineMenu"} {t c="richEditor.description.embed"}

Explanations (1)

  • Explanation from Alloprof

    Explanation from Alloprof

    This Explanation was submitted by a member of the Alloprof team.

    Options
    Team Alloprof • 2yr.

    Hello!

    In a homogeneous mixture, it is impossible to distinguish the different substances that compose it, even with the help of an observation tool.

    As it is possible to distinguish substances in a colloid, it belongs to heterogeneous mixtures.

    Hope that answers your question!

Ask a question