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Chapter 2: Q. 2.2 P (page 81)


List two differences between a compound and a mixture.

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Differences between a compound and a mixture

  • In a compound, the proportions of the components remain the same while in a mixture the proportions of the components can vary.
  • In a compound, the individual properties of the components cannot be observed while in a mixture the individual properties of the components are observable.

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Compound

A compound is formed by combining atoms of different elements chemically together in a fixed ratio.

02

Mixture

Mixtures are formed by physically mixing two or more substances and the properties of components in a mixture are easily observable.

03

Differences between a compound and a mixture

  1. In a compound, the proportions of the components remain the same while in a mixture the proportions of the components can vary.
  2. In a compound, the individual properties of the components cannot be observed while in a mixture the individual properties of the components are observable.

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