| Point of Comparison | Homogeneous Mixtures | Heterogeneous Mixtures |
|---|---|---|
| Homogeneity | Components evenly distributed at molecular level | Components not evenly distributed |
| Appearance | Visually uniform | Visually non-uniform |
| Separation | Components not easily separable by physical means | Components separable by physical means |
| Examples | Saltwater, air, alloys like brass | Salad, soil, oil and water |
| State of Matter | Can be any state (solid, liquid, gas) | Can be any state (solid, liquid, gas) |
| Visibility | Components not visually distinguishable | Components visually distinguishable |