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Milk is an Example of a Type of Matter Called A) Solution B) Homogeneous mixture C) Heterogeneous mixture

Answer: C) Heterogeneous Mixture

  • Whole milk is an example of a heterogeneous mixture composed of fat and protein globules suspended irrationally in water. 
  • When two or more ingredients are joined to make something uniform, a homogeneous mixture is formed. The components in this type of mixture must be uniformly dispersed throughout. There can only be one state of matter present. 
  • Milk, for example, looks to be homogeneous but is a heterogeneous mixture that is plainly made up of microscopic globules of fat and protein scattered in water when studied under a microscope. 
  • Simple methods may usually be used to separate the components of heterogeneous mixtures.