Question

Among the following which statement states the correct difference between compounds and mixtures.

• A. Compounds are made up of 2 or more elements in any ratio while mixture is not
• B. Compounds and mixtures are homogenous
• C. Compounds are made up of 2 or more elements in a fixed ratio while in mixtures, the ratio of the elements is not fixed
• D. No energy change in compounds while in mixtures, energy change is involved

Answer 1

The correct option is C Compounds are made up of 2 or more elements in a fixed ratio while in mixtures, the ratio of the elements is not fixed

Mixture	Compound
1. Variable composition so we can vary the amount of each substance in a mixture.	1. Definite composition so we cannot vary the amount of each element in a compound.
2. The different substances are not chemically joined together	2. The different elements are chemically joined together.