Chapter 3, Problem 15ST

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Whether the ice floating in water is an example of homogeneous mixture or a heterogeneous mixture is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Matter can be classified into two types- mixture and pure substance. Mixtures are further classified into homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture. If the composition of elements in a sample remains constant throughout, then the mixture is known as the homogeneous mixture while if the composition of elements in a sample does not remain constant throughout then the mixture is known as the heterogeneous mixture.