Question

State the differences between compounds and mixtures with an example of each.

Answer 1

$$\begin{array}{ccc}\text{S.No.}& \text{Compounds}& \text{Mixtures}\\ \text{1.}& \text{It is made up of two or more}& \text{It is made up of two or more pure}\\ & \text{elements that are chemically}& \text{substances that are mixed physically.}\\ & \text{combined.}& \\ \text{2.}& \text{The properties of a compound are entirely}& \text{A mixture retains the properties of the}\\ & \text{different from those of its constituents.}& \text{components.}\\ \text{3.}& \text{A compound is always homogeneous.}& \text{It can be homogeneous or heterogeneous.}\\ \text{4.}& \text{The constituents of a compound}& \text{The components of a mixture can be separated}\\ & \text{cannot be separated by physical means.}& \text{by physical means.}\\ \text{5.}& \text{Example: carbon dioxide and water}& \text{Example: muddy water}\end{array}$$