No. Sand usually consists of more than one mineral, plus there are the spaces between the grains that are usually filled with air or water.
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Sand is a heterogeneous mixture, as it is composed of a variety of different-sized particles such as minerals, rocks, and shells. This mixture gives sand its characteristic texture and color variations.
No, carbon mixed with sand is not a homogeneous mixture. It would be considered a heterogeneous mixture because the carbon and sand do not completely mix at a molecular level and can be visibly distinguished from each other.
Sand with shells is a heterogeneous mixture because it contains different components (sand and shells) that are visibly different and can be separated easily. In a homogeneous mixture, the components are evenly distributed and not easily distinguishable.
A mixture of pebbles and sand is considered heterogeneous because the individual components (pebbles and sand) are visibly different and do not form a uniform composition throughout the mixture.
A mixture of sand and water would be a heterogeneous mixture because the sand doesn't dissolve within the waterHeterogeneous.See the Related Questions to the left for more information.
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