The 'sea-water' can be classified as a homogeneous as well as heterogeneous mixture. Comment.

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(N/A) Homogeneous mixture: When we consider sea-water as a solution of various salts dissolved in water,it appears uniform throughout,making it a homogeneous mixture.
Heterogeneous mixture: In its natural state,sea-water contains not only dissolved salts but also suspended particles like mud,sand,decayed plant matter,and microorganisms. Because these components are not uniformly distributed and can be physically separated,it is classified as a heterogeneous mixture.

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