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Furthermore, a heterogeneous mixture can be converted into a homogeneous mixture through different processes.
The homogenization process
The homogenization process , as its name indicates, is a procedure that allows a heterogeneous mixture to become homogeneous , by balancing or leveling the elements that compose it. This is achieved by processing its components and uniting each of its features. Homogenized milk is a great example of converting a heterogeneous mixture to a homogeneous one. During the homogenization process, it is pulverized under pressure and its fat particles are reduced, turning into a cream. As a result of this process, the components of this product can no longer be distinguished and form a uniform mixture.
Mixture separation methods
There are also different techniques to perform the reverse process: separate the mixtures. Some of them are:
- Evaporation : it is a physical process that can transform a liquid component into a gaseous one. This is achieved by causing a temperature rise. As a consequence, the boiling point is reached and its molecules will pass into a gaseous state.
- Distillation : it is the process by which we can separate different components or liquid substances through the method of selective boiling and condensation.
- Crystallization : It is a process by which certain substances adopt a crystalline form. Generally, it is used for substances made up of solutes dissolved in solvents.
- Extraction – This technique is used to separate a solid compound from a liquid. For this, a solvent is used and the mixture is isolated from its natural sources.
Examples of heterogeneous mixtures
Some examples of heterogeneous mixtures in everyday life are:
- Pasta and vegetable salad
- vinaigrette and oil
- Cocktail
- Soda
- Salt and pepper
- sausages with spice
- soup with noodles
- Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- milk with marshmallows
- water with sand
- Fruit salad
- starchy water
Sources
https://www.areaciencias.com/quimica/homogeneas-y-heterogeneas/
https://www.ejemplos.co/50-ejemplos-de-mezclas-homogeneas-y-heterogeneas/
