Question

The constituents of a mixture ___________ their identity.

Answer 1

Mixture: When two or more substances (elements or compounds or an element and compound) are mixed in any proportion, it is known as a mixture.

• The properties of the mixture are the properties of the individual components of the mixture. So it can be said that the constituents of the mixture retain their identity as they exhibit their properties even after mixing when a mixture is formed.
• The components of a mixture can be separated by using physical methods of separation.
• Example: A mixture of Sand and Iron $\left(\mathrm{Fe}\right)$ shows the properties of Iron and sand because sand and Iron have retained their identities.

Therefore, the constituents of a mixture retain their identity.