SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Salad is an example of ____
A
a mixutre
B
an element
C
a compound
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A salad is a mixture of fruits and vegetables, where the fruits and vegetables can be of any desired amount. Hence, a salad is a heterogeneous mixture with an indefinite composition.

Detailed explanation-2: -A salad is a heterogeneous mixture. Salads do not have a uniform composition. The lettuce, vegetables, and dressing can all be separated from each other.

Detailed explanation-3: -A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture with large particles. The particles are large enough to see and also to settle or be filtered out of the mixture. The salad dressing in this bottle is a suspension. It contains oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fruit salad is a heterogeneous mixture. It is composed of numerous components that can be separated through physical means. For this reason, it is not a pure substance (element or compound). It is not a homogeneous mixture, as its composition is not uniform all throughout.

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