Question

Give two characteristics of a mixture? Explain with an example of each.

Answer 1

The characteristics of mixtures are as follows:

1. Variable composition: The constituents of a mixture are present in any ratio. Example: A mixture of sand and salt can be in any ratio by weight.

2. Homogeneity: Most of the mixtures are heterogeneous, i.e., their constituents are not spread evenly throughout. However, some mixtures are homogeneous i.e. constituents are uniformly spread out. Example: In the mixture of iron and copper, at some places iron is more and at some places copper is more.