The components in a heterogeneous mixture must exist in a single phase (solid, liquid or gas).

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Lin

7 January, 01:02

The components in a heterogeneous mixture must exist in a single phase (solid, liquid or gas).

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Kendrick Davenport · Answer 1

hetero = different and geneous = nature. If you take random samples from different parts of a heterogeneous mixture, you get a different mix of components. Think sand and water, then let the sand settle out and then take samples.