* Homogeneous mixture: A mixture where the components are evenly distributed throughout the mixture. This means you can't easily distinguish the individual components.
* Heterogeneous mixture: A mixture where the components are not evenly distributed. You can easily identify the different parts of the mixture.
Rubbing alcohol is typically a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water. These components are completely dissolved in each other, creating a uniform solution. You can't see separate layers of alcohol and water, and the mixture has the same properties throughout.
Therefore, rubbing alcohol is considered a homogeneous mixture.
