Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2014
A mixture is different from a compound because
A
the properties of a compound are those of its individual constituents while those of a mixture differ from its constituents
B
a mixture is always homogeneous while a compound is not
C
the constituent of a compound are chemically bound together while those of a mixture are not
D
a mixture can be represented by a chemical formula while a compound cannot
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Correct Option: C
The most significant difference between a mixture and a compound lies in how their constituents are held together.
- Mixtures have components that are not chemically bonded. They are physically combined. Their properties are generally a combination of the properties of the individual substances.
- Compounds have constituents that are chemically bonded together in fixed ratios, and they exhibit properties distinct from those of their elements.
Therefore, option C is correct.
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