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प्रश्न
Differentiate between the terms elements, compounds, and mixtures with suitable examples.
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उत्तर
Element – Element is a pure substance
e.g. Potassium
- It is the basic unit of matter and cannot be broken down into two or simpler substances by any means.
- It is mainly classified into metals and non-metals.
Compound – Compound is a pure substance
e.g. Potassium chloride
- It is formed by a combination of two or more elements.
- The elements are combined together in a fixed ratio.
Mixture – Mixture is an impure substance
e.g. Potassium chloride solution
- It is formed by a combination of two or more pure substances.
- The pure substances are mixed together in any ratio.
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What do you understand by :
Metalloids
On what principle are the following methods of separation based? Give one example of a mixture for each of the methods mentioned in which they are used
Filtration
On what principle are the following methods of separation based? Give one example of a mixture for each of the methods mentioned in which they are used
Sedimentation and decantation
On what principle are the following methods of separation based? Give one example of a mixture for each of the methods mentioned in which they are used
By using a separating funnel
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_______ are made up of same kind of atoms.
Fill in the blank:
________ and _______ are pure substances.
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Use of a __________ to separate the components of a mixture of solids is based on the difference in the size of the components.
Match the columns.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. To separate grain from chaff | a. filtration |
| 2. To seperat sawdust from water | b. sedimentation and decantation |
| 3. To separate iodine from sodium chloried | c. winnowing |
| 4. To separate iron fillings from sand | d. sublimation |
| 5.It is used to separate sand and water | e.magnetic separation |
| f. handpiicking |
How can you separate iron metal from non-magnetic impurities ?
Write the differences between elements and compounds and give an example for each.
