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Why is distilled water a compound while tap water is a mixture?
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Water (independent of forms) is a compound - H2O; tap water is of course water - but containing some minor impurities. And seawater, waters from lakes and rivers contain many impurities but remain water.
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Why is distilled water a compound while tap water a mixture?
Distilled water is also known as Pure water, with a chemical formula of H2O. Lets begin with the definition of compounds and mixtures. Compounds are formed chemically from elements and/or compounds. Mixtures are formed when elements and/or compounds are mixed together physically. Since distilled water only contains H2O, it is known as a compound. However, tap water contains other minerals and chemicals besides H2O, even though it holds the highest % in the mixture. In tap water, the formula of water is still H2O, but there are other substances as mentioned. Hope i helped :)
Why is H2o a mixture while rain water H2o is compound?
Water itself is a compound. But rainwater is water that contains some impurities.
Is baking soda and water a compound?
Noe, while baking soda and water on their own are compounds, together they are a mixture.
Is sugar water a compound?
No. While sugar and water on their own are compounds, when put together they are a mixture
Why air is a mixture while water is a compound?
Because air is not boUnd chemically it is just a mixture of oxygen nitrogen and other gases while water molecules are one oxygen atom combined chemically to two hydrogen atoms
Why can the property's of a mixture vary?
A mixture is simply various compound mixed together. Vary the amount of one compound in the mixture and the properties, such as density, can be changed. For example, salt and water can be combined to make a mixture of salt water. If more salt is added the density of the mixture increases. If you add more water, then the density decreases. While pure salt, a compound, will always have the same density because it is governed by forces at the atomic level, not simply the amount of sodium and chlorine that is combined.
What is the difference between a mixture and a coumpound?
A mixture is physically mixed while a compound is chemically combined.
Which drinking water is better.Mineral or Distilled water?
Mineral water.it has minerals you need,iron magnesium,sodium etc. while distilled water has only pure water
What is the difference between bottled water and distilled water?
The main difference between distilled and bottle water is the ions and minerals found in them. In distilled water, no ions nor minerals can be found while in bottled water such elements are present. The taste is also different due to the ions present (or absent in the case of distilled water) in the water. !!
How are compounds and homogeneous mixtures similar?
A compound is similar to a homogeneous mixture in that the proportions of the atoms throughout the compound/mixture are always fixed and do not vary. For example, a sample of pure C02 gas is a compound and will always have two parts oxygen to every carbon atom. Likewise, a homogeneous mixture of salt water will always have a fixed proportion of salt ions to water. (However, a heterogeneous mixture, such as muddy water would not always have a fixed proportion of mud to water since the mud might settle towards the bottom. The solution strength of a heterogeneous mixture can vary while a homogeneous mixture remains constant).A homogeneous mixture can be separated into its constituent components by physical means. For example, you can evaporate off the water off a sugar-water mixture, or you can filter a mixture of water and sand.A compound, however, requires some kind of chemical reaction to separate it into its constituent elements.
How mixture of sand and common salt could be separated?
Mix the sand/salt mixture with distilled or deionized water, which should dissolve the salt. Then pour the whole thing through piece of filter paper. The salty water will go through the filter, while the sand will be caught. Boil off the water to recover the salt.
Is sea water an compound?
No*. * Water itself, is a compound (H2O), but sea water is a mixture of compounds (mostly ionized salts and lots of organic compounds). It's a colloid. It's also, a mixture of solids in liquid and liquids in liquid.
