Question

While doing experiment on studying difference between mixture and compound ,when the mixture of iron and sulphur was heated strongly it is observed that
(a) Iron melts
(b) Sulphur melts
(c)Mixture becomes red-hot
(d)Strong effervescence takes place


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Answer 1

Question

While doing experiment on studying difference between mixture and compound ,when the mixture of iron and sulphur was heated strongly it is observed that

(a) Iron melts

(b) Sulphur melts

(c)Mixture becomes red-hot

(d)Strong effervescence takes place

Required Option

Option C: Mixture becomes red hot

Detailed explanation

When iron and sulphur mixture is heated, the mixture becomes red hot and undergoes a chemical reaction to form ferrous sulphide (FeS), a blackish substance which has new properties and characteristics.