Question

Air is an example of

• A. element
• B. compound
• C. mixture
• D. all of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

mixture

The explanation for the correct answer -

(C) Mixture - when two or more substances are mixed physically in any random proportion in such a way that they retain their individual properties is called a mixture.

Air is an example of a mixture. It is composed of many gases.

The explanation for incorrect answers -

(A) Element - It is a pure substance made up of atoms of the same kind and cannot be separated by any chemical method.

For example - nitrogen, hydrogen, iron, copper, etc.

(B) Compound - It is a pure substance made by a chemical reaction of two or more elements in a fixed proportion.

For example - common salt, sugar, water, etc.

Hence, option (C) is correct. Air is an example of a mixture.