Question

What is meant by constituents of mixture?

Answer 1

1. Mixture: The substance having two or more different types of elements or compounds that combine physically and not chemically.
2. Constituents of Mixture - The various substances present in the mixture are known as the constituents or components of the mixture.
3. For example, Brine is a mixture of common salt $\left(\mathrm{NaCl}\right)$ in water. Thus, common salt $\left(\mathrm{NaCl}\right)$ is one of the constituents of the brine solution.
4. For example, Brass is a mixture of Copper $\left(\mathrm{Cu}\right)$ and Zinc$\left(\mathrm{Zn}\right)$. Thus, we can say that copper $\left(\mathrm{Cu}\right)$ and zinc $\left(\mathrm{Zn}\right)$ are constituents of the brass.