Question

Mention the properties of mixtures.

Answer 1

Mixtures: The substance having two or more different types of elements or compounds that combine physically and not chemically.

The properties of mixtures that help us to differentiate them from a compound are as follows:

1. It is not a pure substance.
2. It may be homogeneous or heterogeneous.
3. Two or more different elements or compounds mix to form mixtures.
4. The elements are not present in a fixed ratio.
5. The constituents in mixtures do not lose their identities.
6. It does not have fixed melting and boiling points.
7. The constituents in mixtures can be separated by physical methods.
8. There is no change in the energy observed during the formation of mixtures.