key term - Homogeneous Mixture

Definition

A homogeneous mixture is a type of mixture in which the components are uniformly distributed throughout, and cannot be visually distinguished from one another.

Related terms

Solution:

A type of homogeneous mixture formed when one substance (the solute) dissolves into another (the solvent).

Colloid: A type of homogeneous mixture where tiny particles are dispersed in another substance but do not settle out.

Suspension: Unlike a homogeneous mixture, this is a heterogeneous mixture where visible particles settle out over time.