Question

State four properties of a mixture.

Answer 1

• A mixture is formed when atoms or molecules of the same or different particles combine with each other physically in any ratio.
• For example - Air is a mixture of gases like Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen, Oxygen, etc; dust, and water vapors.
• Some properties of mixtures are as follows -

1. Mixtures always show the properties of their constituent substances.
2. Mixtures have variable composition.
3. Mixtures do not have fixed melting points, boiling points, etc.
4. A mixture can be either homogeneous or heterogeneous.