Separation Of A Mixture Lab Report

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Matter is divided into two categories-pure substances and mixtures. A mixture is defined as a combination of two or more substances. Mixtures are classified as a combination of two or more substances. Mixtures are classified as homogeneous and heterogeneous. A homogeneous mixture is the same throughout and a heterogeneous mixture varies throughout. Therefore, a defining characteristic of a mixture is that it can be separated into different substances by using the appropriate separation techniques.
Follow all safety lab procedures and put on your safety glasses before you start the separation of a mixture lab experiment.

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