Question

How is a mixture different from a compound?

• A. Mixtures have two or more components but compounds have only one component.
• B. Each substance in a mixture keeps most of its characteristic properties but the properties of a compound changes.
• C. Mixtures are commonly found in nature but compounds are rare to find.
• D. Solids, liquids, and gases can form mixtures but compounds exist only in solid state.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Each substance in a mixture keeps most of its characteristic properties but the properties of a compound changes.

A mixture retains most of the characteristic properties of the components it is made up from. While the properties of a compound are different from that of its constituents.

For example, Hydrogen is flammable and oxygen supports burning. While water, a compound, made up of hydrogen and oxygen, is used to extinguish the fire!

If we take an example of a mixture, such as lemonade, its components like lemon juice and sugar can easily be recognized, they retain their properties.