Question

5. Explain the difference.
(a) Metals and non-metals
(b) Mixtures and compounds
(c) Atoms and molecules
(d) Separation by distillation and by
separating funnel​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Metals shows the property of malleability while non-metals are non-malleable. Metals are generally those substances that have a shiny surface and thus are lustrous. Whereas non-metals have non-shiny appearance and thus falls under the category of non-lustrous substances

b) Compound are substances which can be formed by chemically combining two or more elements. Mixtures are substances that are formed by physically mixing two or more substances.

c) Atoms are single neutral particles. Molecules are neutral particles made of two or more atoms bonded together. An ion is a positively or negatively charged particle.

d) Separation by distillation Separation by separating funnel

1. This method is employed for

separation of two miscible liquids. 1. This method is employed for

2. It is based on the difference

points of two liquids. 2. It is based on the difference in the

densities of the two liquids