A mixture is made when two or more substances are combined, but they are not combined chemically. There are two main categories of mixtures: homogeneous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures. In a homogenous mixture all the substances are evenly distributed throughout the mixture (salt water, air, blood).

What happens when mixtures combine?

When two liquids combine to form a new liquid, we call the liquids “miscible.” When two liquids do not mix together and instead form layers, we call them “immiscible.” The chemical properties of the liquids will determine if they will mix or not.

How mixtures are combined?

In chemistry, a mixture forms when two or more substances are combined such that each substance retains its own chemical identity. Chemical bonds between the components are neither broken nor formed.