Question

Give five differences between compounds and mixtures.

Answer 1

Mixture: Two or more substances are present in an undefined ratio.

Compound: Two or elements are mixed together in a defined ratio.

The difference between compounds and mixtures are:

S.No.	Mixtures	Compounds
1	It can be homogeneous or heterogeneous in nature.	A compound is always homogeneous.
2	Mixtures do not have a definite formula.	A compound always has a separate and definite molecular formula.
3	A mixture shows the separated properties of its constituent elements.	The properties of a compound are different from those of its elements.
4	A mixture can be easily seperated into its constituents by simple physical or chemical methods.	A compound cannot be seperated into its constituent elements by simple physical or chemical methods.
5	Example - a mixture of salt and sugar, brass.	Example - Water $\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)$, carbon dioxide $\left({\mathrm{CO}}_2\right)$.