What type of matter is coleslaw?

Pure substance

Homogeneous mixture

Heterogeneous mixture

Compound

A pure substance is a substance that contains only one type of atom or molecule. Homogeneous mixture is commonly referred to solution as there is uniform distribution all over the mixture while in a heterogeneous mixture consists of different phases or substances that are visible.

A compound is substance containing two or more elements that are chemically bound together. Therefore, coleslaw (a salad containing finely shredded cabbages and carrots and a creamy dressing) is a heterogeneous mixture.