Question

Which of the following explains, Why salt water is considered a mixture? *
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It is composed of one element
It is composed of 2 or more substances and has new chemical properties

It is composed of 2 or more substances & retain their own chemical properties
It is composed of one compound.

Answer 1

Answer:

the second option is correct

Answer 2

It is composed of 2 or more substances & retain their own chemical properties so it is mixture.

1. Mixture is the combination of elements which are not combined together through any chemical bond.
2. As there is no new chemical substance formed in production of mixture, the individual identities of elements are retained.
3. Mixtures are produced by mechanical blending or mixing.
4. Another example of mixture is alloy, air.
5. Mixture are of two types namely homogenous and heterogeneous mixture.