Question
Distinguish between
i. Mixtures and pure substances
ii. Mixtures and compounds
i. Mixtures and pure substances
ii. Mixtures and compounds
| Mixtures | Pure Substances | |
| a. | Mixtures have no definite chemical composition. | Pure substances have a definite chemical composition. |
| b. | Mixtures have no definite properties. | Pure substances always have the same properties regardless of their origin. |
| e.g. | Paint (mixture of oils, pigment, additive), concrete (a mixture of sand, cement, water), etc. | Pure metal, distilled water, etc. |
| Mixtures | Compounds | |
| a. | Mixtures have no definite chemical composition. | Compounds are made up of two or more elements in fixed proportion. |
| b. | The constituents of a mixture can be easily separated by physical method. | The constituents of a compound cannot be easily separated by physical method. |
| e.g. | Paint (mixture of oils, pigment, additive), concrete (a mixture of sand, cement, water), etc. | Water, table salt, sugar, etc. |
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