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प्रश्न
What is the difference between a pure substance and a mixture ?
उत्तर
A pure substance consists of only one kind of matter, that is. all the particles are same. It has a definite composition and constant properties. It cannot be split into simpler substances by physical meAll pure substances have characteristic melting and boiling points. A pure substance is either a compound or an element.
A Mixture contains two or more substances in any proportion which can be separated by physical methods. Mixtures are generally of two types:
Homogeneous and Heterogeneous.
In a mixture, the constituents can be present in any ratio. They do not have characteristic melting and boiling points. In a mixture each constituent retain its original properties. These can be separated by physical means
