Is fruit salad a compound or solution element mixture?

Fruit salad is a heterogeneous mixture. Here's why:

* Heterogeneous Mixture: A mixture where the components are not evenly distributed and can be easily distinguished from one another.

* Compound: A substance formed when two or more elements chemically combine in a fixed ratio.

* Solution: A homogeneous mixture where one substance (solute) is dissolved evenly into another (solvent).

* Element: A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

Why fruit salad is a heterogeneous mixture:

* Visible Components: You can easily see the different fruits (like apples, oranges, grapes) in the salad.

* Uneven Distribution: The fruits are not evenly distributed throughout the salad. You might find more apple in one area than another.

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