Identify each of the following mixtures as either homogeneous or heterogeneous and as a solution, a
suspension, or a colloid.
Smoke
Cranberry juice at the store
homogeneous
heterogeneous
solution
homogeneous
heterogeneous
solution
colloid
colloid
suspension
suspension
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Cranberry Juice is a Homogeneous Solution.

Explanation:

A Homogeneous solution is identifiable as a solution that looks like it is one single fluid.

A heterogeneous solution would be categorized as a solution that is obviously two different compounds, like oil and water.

A colloid is similar to the way a homogeneous solution is identified, however, colloids have particles suspended in them that are 1 nanometer to 1 micrometer in length (If particles are smaller than 1 nanometer it is considered a homogeneous solution). Colloids can be identified by shining a flashlight into them. If the beam disperses, it's a colloid. If it goes straight through without dispersing, it's a homogeneous solution. A colloid example is Milk.

A Suspension is similar to a colloid, however, the particles in a suspension are larger than 1 micrometer. Particles in a suspension can often be seen with the naked eye, whereas Colloid particles cannot. A suspension's particles will often separate from the base solution in time. A suspension example would be shaking glitter up in a bottle of water.