Question detail
Which of the following best describes a mixture?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
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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. A single substance with a uniform composition
- B. Two or more elements or compounds that are chemically combined
- C. Two or more elements or compounds that are not chemically combined
- D. A compound formed from a chemical reaction
Answer
Two or more elements or compounds that are not chemically combined
Explanation
A mixture consists of two or more substances that retain their individual properties and are not chemically bonded.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Filtration
Students often think that filtration can separate all types of mixtures, including those where the components are chemically combined.
Remember that filtration is only effective for separating mixtures of solids and liquids where the solid is not dissolved in the liquid.
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