Question

Which of the following is a characteristic property of both mixtures and compounds?

• A. Their properties are same as those of their components
• B. Energy is released when they are formed
• C. Their masses are equal to the sum of the masses of their components
• D. They contain the components in fixed proportions

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Their masses are equal to the sum of the masses of their components

Mixture and a compound both follow the law of conservation of mass so their weight equals to the sum of mass of their components.