Question

Give two differences between the compounds and mixtures.

Answer 1

The differences between compounds and mixtures are given below:

COMPOUNDS	MIXTURES
1. It is a pure substance made by a chemical reaction of two or more elements in a fixed proportion.	1. When two or more substances are mixed physically in any variable proportion in such a way that they retain their individual properties is called a mixture.
2. It can be separated by chemical methods. Example are water(${\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}$) and Sodium chloride or common salt($\mathrm{NaCl}$).	2. It can be separated by physical methods. Examples are - salt solution, and a mixture of salt and sand.