What is the difference between heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures?

The difference between heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures is the degree at which the materials are mixed together and the uniformity of their composition. A homogeneous mixture is a mixture where the components that make up the mixture are uniformly distributed throughout the mixture. read more

A homogeneous mixture is one where all the components are uniformly distributed and a heterogeneous mixture is one where the components have localized regions with different properties. The difference simply lies in how materials are mixed together. read more

In heterogeneous mixtures, the properties are not uniform throughout; thus, the components in a heterogeneous mixture can be separated based on the property variation. For example, a mixture of plastic and iron particles, which is a heterogeneous mixture, can be separated based on their density variation or different magnetic properties. read more