Question

Give reason to explain, why water is considered a compound and not a mixture ?

Answer 1

Water is a compound can be supported by the following facts:

1) Its constituents Hydrogen and oxygen are always present in the same ratio as 2:1(H₂O)

2) Its properties are different from its constituent elements (hydrogen and oxygen)

3) Its constituents cannot be separated by simple physical means but requires chemical methods and it has a fixed boiling point.