A mixture of solid and liquid substances is generally called a heterogeneous mixture because the components can often be seen separately and do not uniformly blend together.Examples include:Cereal in milk – solid cereal pieces mixed with liquid milkSand and water – sand settles at the bottom while water remains on topIce cubes in a drink – solid ice floating in liquidMud puddle – solid dirt mixed with waterSalad dressing (oil and vinegar) – immiscible liquids but can also contain solid herbs or spices