Question

differences between mixture and compound​

Answer 1

Answer:

• Compound are substances which are formed by chemically combining two or more elements. Mixtures are substances that are formed by physically mixing two or more substances.
• While the compound is a pure substance, the mixture is an impure substance.
• Compounds are always homogeneous in nature .Mixtures can either be homogeneous or heterogeneous in nature.
• The melting and boiling points of a compound is always defined.The melting and boiling points of a mixture is not defined.
• Eg of compoundWater, salt, baking soda, etc.  Eg of mixtures Oil and water, sand and water, smog (smoke + fog), etc.

Answer 2

Compound

1. The composition of. composition of

elements present in a

mixture is not fixed.

2. The properties of

a compound are

different from those

of its elements.

3. Its constituents can

be separated by

chemical methods only.

4. A compound is always

homogeneous

in nature.

Mixture

1. The composition of elements present in a

mixture is not fixed.

2. It shows the properties of all its

constituent elements.

3. Its constituents can be separated by

physical methods.

4. The mixtures can be homogeneous or

heterogeneous.