Question

Tabulate the difference between elements compounds and mixture

Answer 1

Elements:

• Elements are pure substances.
• They can't be divided further.
• Examples- Oxygen, Iron etc.

Compounds:

• Compounds are made up of two or more than two elements or molecules.
• Compounds can be divided until they separate to elements by chemical methods.
• Examples- Copper Sulphate, Hydrogen Sulphide etc.

Mixtures:

• Mixtures can be made of all, solids, liquids and gases.
• Mixtures can be divided by physical methods like filtration, sedimentation etc.
• Example- Smoke and Fog (Smog), Dust and Water (Mud) etc.