Question

Explain the difference between Mixture and compounds.

Answer 1

	Mixture	Compound
1	It is obtained by the physical combination of any two substances.	It is formed when two or more substances chemically combine in a fixed ratio.
2	The composition of the constituents present in a mixture is not fixed.	The composition of elements present in a compound is fixed.
3	It displays the properties of all its constituents.	It may or may not show the properties of its constituent elements.
4	The constituents of a mixture can be separated using physical methods.	The constituent elements of a compound can be separated only by using chemical methods.
5	No change of energy is involved during the formation of a mixture.	A change of energy is involved during the formation of a compound.