Question

Explain in terms of particle arrangement why NaCl(aq) is a homogeneous mixture.

a. NaCl has equally distributed particles
b. NaCl particles settle uniformly
c. NaCl forms separate layers
d. NaCl particles clump together

Answer 1

NaCl(aq) is a homogeneous mixture because the salt particles are uniformly distributed in the water solvent.

Step-by-step explanation:

A homogeneous mixture, or a solution, is a mixture in which the composition is uniform throughout the mixture. NaCl(aq) is a homogeneous mixture because the salt particles (NaCl) are uniformly distributed in the water (H₂O) solvent. The NaCl particles do not clump together or settle uniformly, and they do not form separate layers in the solution. Instead, they are evenly dispersed throughout the entire solution.