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Enlist the points of difference between the homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.

Answer:  The table given down below enlists the differences between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
Sr. No. Homogeneous Mixture Heterogeneous mixture
1. They have uniform compositions They have non-uniform compositions.
2. Homogeneous mixtures have components that are not physically distinct. A heterogeneous mixture has physically distinct components.
3.  No visible boundaries of separation between the constituents are found or visible. Visible boundaries of separation between the constituents are known to be found in heterogeneous mixtures.
4. Examples: Alloys, Solution of salts in water etc. Examples: Mixture of common salt and sand.