Question detail
Why do the chemical properties of substances in a mixture remain unchanged?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes
Question
- A. They are chemically bonded
- B. They do not interact with each other
- C. They are in a gaseous state
- D. They are all metals
Answer
They do not interact with each other
Explanation
In a mixture, the individual substances retain their own chemical properties because they do not undergo any chemical reactions with one another.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Chromatography
Students often think that chromatography can separate any type of mixture, including those that are not soluble in the chosen solvent.
Emphasize that chromatography is effective only for mixtures where the components are soluble in the solvent used.
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