A student mixes oil and water in a beaker and observes two separate layers. Which explanation is most appropriate for this observation?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Oil and water form a homogeneous mixture of the same state.
2. (B) Oil and water form a heterogeneous mixture because their components are not distributed uniformly.
3. (C) Oil and water chemically react to form a new compound.
4. (D) Oil dissolves completely in water and forms a uniform solution.

Verified Answer

Option (B): Oil and water form a heterogeneous mixture because their components are not distributed uniformly.

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