Consider a cup of coffee with sugar dissolved in it. The sugar and coffee form a homogeneous mixture, meaning the components are evenly distributed throughout the solution. In a homogeneous mixture, the solute (sugar) is dissolved in the solvent (coffee). This contrasts with a heterogeneous mixture, where the components are not evenly distributed, such as a salad. Understanding the differences between types of mixtures is important in chemistry. Based on this understanding, which statement best describes a homogeneous mixture?
A) A homogeneous mixture has visibly distinct components.
B) A homogeneous mixture has components that are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
C) A homogeneous mixture is the same as a heterogeneous mixture.
D) A homogeneous mixture cannot be separated into its components by physical means.