How is a mixture different from a compound?

Question 9 options:

a. Mixtures are commonly found in nature, whereas compounds are not.

b. Each substance in a mixture keeps its characteristic properties, but in a compound the different elements are bonded together to form a new substance.

c. Solids, liquids, and gases can form mixtures, but compounds can only be liquids.

d. Mixtures have two or more components, and compounds are only made up of one type of element.

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Norah Mcbride

18 December, 04:24

How is a mixture different from a compound?

Question 9 options:

a. Mixtures are commonly found in nature, whereas compounds are not.

b. Each substance in a mixture keeps its characteristic properties, but in a compound the different elements are bonded together to form a new substance.

c. Solids, liquids, and gases can form mixtures, but compounds can only be liquids.

d. Mixtures have two or more components, and compounds are only made up of one type of element.

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Baron Travis · Answer 1

I believe the answer to this will be b, because most mixtures are keeping what makes it that mixture, but compounds indeed ARE bonded together to form a new substance.