SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mixtures differ from substances because the composition of a mixture can ____
A
Vary
B
Change
C
Combine
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A pure substance always has a definite and constant composition. A mixture is a physical combination of two or more pure substances in which each substance retains its own chemical identity. A pure substance is a single substance on its own. Elements and compounds are pure substances, but mixtures are not.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pure substances have a definite composition, are homogeneous, and include elements and compounds. Mixtures do not have a definite composition and may be homogeneous or heterogeneous.

Detailed explanation-3: -The properties of mixture vary because it depends on the type of substance present and on the proportion of the substance being mixed. On the other hand, compounds have a fixed composition and have definite properties.

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