Question

List out the characteristics of Mixtures.

Answer 1

1. The constituents of a mixture are loosely held together without any chemical force between the constituents and in such a case the constituents retain their individual properties.
2. A mixture can be prepared by mixing the constituents in any proportion i.e mixtures do not have any fixed amount of constituents Formation of mixtures does not involve any exchange of energy.
3. Mixtures do not have any characteristic set of properties. Physical properties of mixtures like boiling point, melting point, etc. are not fixed. Such properties will vary with the proportions of constituents present in the mixture.
4. Components of a mixture can be separated by physical methods.