Some are heterogeneous mixtures, which consist of at least two phases that are not uniformly dispersed on a microscopic scale; others are homogeneous mixtures, consisting of a single phase in which th...Some are heterogeneous mixtures, which consist of at least two phases that are not uniformly dispersed on a microscopic scale; others are homogeneous mixtures, consisting of a single phase in which the components are uniformly distributed. Homogeneous mixtures are also called solutions; they include the air we breathe, the gas we use to cook and heat our homes, the water we drink, the gasoline or diesel fuel that powers engines, and the gold and silver jewelry we wear.
