Question

The statement given below is incorrect. Write the correct statement.

The properties of a mixture are entirely different from the properties of its constituents.

Answer 1

Correct statement - The properties of a mixture are the average of the properties of its constituents.

• A mixture is formed when atoms or molecules of the same or different particles combine with each other physically.
• For example - Air is a mixture of gases like Carbon dioxide$\left({\mathrm{CO}}_2\right)$, Nitrogen$\left({\mathrm{N}}_2\right)$, Oxygen$\left({\mathrm{O}}_2\right)$, etc; dust, Water vapors$\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right(\mathrm{g}\left)\right)$.
• Since, there is no chemical bond formation that takes place during a mixture formation, Hence, the properties of a mixture are the average of the properties of its constituents.