Question

fish is energy homogenous or heterogenous mixture?

Answer 1

Ans. Homogenous mixture: A mixture consisting of uniform concertation of all the constituent species (atoms/ molecules or larger particles depending on the level of homogeneity being considered).

An energy-homogenous system can be defined as a system with evenly distributed energy. For example, every portion of a well-mixed milk or sucrose solution or the carbonated drink or tea is homogenous in terms of energy. That is, if you divide the 100.0 mL milk sample in 10 portions, all portions yield the same amount of energy.

Heterogenous Mixture: A mixture consisting of non-uniform distribution of constituent species through it.

An energy-heterogenous system can be defined as a system that has uneven distribution of energy through its regions. Fish and all other multicellular animals are energy-heterogenous system.

There is uneven distribution of fats in fish. For example, the head region is relatively rich in fat stores than tail region. As fats yield more energy per unit mass, an uneven distribution of fat through body parts also means an uneven energy distribution.

Therefore, fish is an energy-heterogenous mixture.