Brine is an example of a homogeneous system.
To understand what a homogeneous system is, we must first know what the concept of a material system refers to.
A system is an ordered module of elements that interact with each other and are interrelated. Material , on the other hand, is that which is related to matter (the primary reality that is perceived through the senses and that composes things). A material system is understood, in this way, as the portion of matter that is isolated so that it can be subjected to certain studies.
Characteristics of a homogeneous system
A homogeneous system is a material system that has the same properties and chemical composition at all points . In other words: the homogeneous material system has a single phase that can be solid, gaseous or liquid.
The adjective homogeneous , in fact, mentions that a substance (or a combination of different substances) presents uniformity in its structure and composition. That is why homogeneous systems are systems that comply with this particularity in all their points.
If we focus on chemical issues, we can say that a homogeneous system has intensive properties of the same value at each of its points. These systems, on the other hand, can be pure substances (either compounds or simple) or solutions (when a solute is dissolved in a solvent).
Although at first glance it appears to be a homogeneous system, blood is a heterogeneous system.
Some examples
Brine is an example of a homogeneous system. This system is a solution that occurs when common salt dissolves in water. The process involves the development of a single phase where the two components (salt and water) can no longer be distinguished.
In the same way, it can be determined that drinking water is a homogeneous system.
When talking about a homogeneous system, we inevitably also refer to the heterogeneous one. This is identified because it develops through several phases and because the matter on which it is centered is non-uniform, that is, it has different properties throughout it, at least at two of its points. This would be the case, for example, of feldspar , quartz or even granite , without forgetting gunpowder among others.
It is interesting to establish that both homogeneity and heterogeneity turn out to be variables, insofar as one can believe that one exists and in reality the other does. To understand it, it says that, for example, blood to the naked eye can be a homogeneous system, however, when a sample of it is placed and observed by a microscope, it becomes clear that no, it is clearly heterogeneous.
The concept of a homogeneous system in mathematics
However, we cannot ignore that within the field of mathematics there is also a commitment to using the term homogeneous system. Specifically, in this case, the same term is used to refer to certain systems of equations , more precisely those that are identified by the fact that each and every one of their independent terms is zero, that is, null.
It is also determined that they are compatible although they can be certain compatible and indeterminate compatible.