Question

What is a mixture? Mention three important properties of mixtures with examples.

Answer 1

Mixtures are substances that are made up of two or more different types of substances. (1 Mark)
Some of the properties of mixtures are:
1.All the components or substances in a mixture retain their original physical properties.(1 Mark)
2.The mixture can be separated into its components physically by using some techniques(1 Mark)
3.The components in a mixture may or may not be in a fixed proportion and can vary in quantity.(1 Mark)
Examples- Oil and water, air ( mixture of gases) (1 Mark)