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The composition of a mixture can vary unlike a compound explain why?
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∙ 13y ago
Compounds are made by combining two elements to an exact percentage, to change one thing would revert it to its original elements. Mixtures are combinations of two elements that do not depend on this as a mixture is not chemically bound.
Jay Sanga
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agobecause a mixture can be a mixture of any type of materials and those materials are not necessarily homogeneously distributed with in the confines of the mixture.
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∙ 9y agoThe properties of a mixture can vary, because the composition of a mixture is not fixed.
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on what you have added to the mixture. You can add various different substances, therefore the composition varies.
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∙ 6y agoProperties of mixtures depends on the properties of the mixed substances.
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∙ 7y agoThe chemical composition is different.
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What rocks such as granite occur as a solid mixture?
The solid mixture that granite is made of consists of three materials. This mixture is usually made of feldspar, mica, and quartz.
Why is some mixture is not a mixture but a pure substance?
Because it is the same throughout, in other words the "mixture" is made up of only one component ( the chemical substance). The chemical and physical properties of a substance formed together by 2 or more different elements are generally vastly different from the properties of the atoms in their elemental state. For example chlorine is a poisonous gas with an acrid odor and green color and sodium is a very soft and shiny metal with low melting point react to form sodium chloride which is inert, colorless, brittle and non conductive solid. Basically the properties of each component is unique and differentiates different chemical substances.
Is tungsten a compound mixture or element?
Tungsten carbide is a metallic chemical compound. Unlike steel, it is not a mixture or alloy. The chemical formula for tungsten carbide is WC, indicating that the number of atoms of tungsten (W) in a sample of tungsten carbide is equal to the number of number of atoms of carbon (C) in that sample. Because each atom of tungsten weighs about 15.3 times as much as each atom of carbon, almost 94% of the mass of a sample of tungsten carbide is represented by tungsten atoms. Although tungsten carbide is not itself a mixture, it is often mixed (alloyed) with other metals such as nickel or cobalt.
Does a molecular formula show the types and numbers of atoms present in a molecule of a compound?
Yes, structural formulae show how the atoms in a compound are arranged. For example, CH3CH2CH2CH3 is the structural formula for butane. Unlike the displayed formula, it does not show the individual bonds that are formed.
What kind of compound is ammonium hydroxide?
Like all hydroxides, it is basic with a pH of 11.6. However, unlike all hydroxides, there is only covalent bonds between the atoms as no metal ions are present in the compound. Also, it is dissolved ammonia gas dissolved in water, which produces a pungent smell.
The composition of a mixture can vary unlike a compound?
Yes, Mixtures can vary but the composition of a compound cannot
Is fixed composition a caracteritic of a mixture?
A fixed composition is not a characteristic of a mixture. The composition of a mixture can vary, unlike the composition of a compound that forms a chemical reaction.
The composition of a mixture can vary unlike a compound why is that?
Because a mixture means that it contains a mix of substances. And you can choose to mix different amounts (solutions), instead of where in order to create that compound, a specific ratio of elements are required. If the ratio is incorrect, the result will not equal the same compound.
Unlike a mixture a compound has a chemical formula that is always the sametrue or false?
True.
Is a flavoured drink a compound or element or a mixture?
It is a mixture. A element contains only one of the elements from the periodic table and a mixture is something with more then one element but unlike a compound the components are not chemically bonded to one another it can be changed or filtered back to its original state.
Why is a composition of a mixture vary unlike a compound?
be separated by physical means such as centrifuge and filters, etc. example: salad dressing is a mixture cuz you can centrifuge the mixture and all the oil goes to the top, vinegar on bottom. example #2: salt and pepper in same container is a mixture because u can separate each individual crystal by hand (if u have the time and patience to do so :P)
Is wine a pure substance or a mixture?
it is a mixture.
Is sandy water an element or a compound or an homogeneous mixture or an heterogeneous mixture?
It is heterogeneous because the sand is not dissolved in the water. Apparently, the sand is still visible from the outside, unlike perhaps salt water in which the salt can no longer be seen.
How is a mixture differnt from a compound?
A compound is a combination of two or more elements that are chemically bonded together in a fixed whole number ratio. A mixture is composed of two or more substances (elements or compounds) mixed together, but not chemically bonded to one another and are generally not in a fixed ratio. Unlike a compound, the components of a mixture can be separated by physical means.
What what are two ways in which mixtures differ from compounds?
The ingredients in a mixture are not in any fixed proportion to each other; they are in fixed proportions in a compound.The individual components in a mixture keep their own characteristics but the components of a compound have different characteristics than those of the individual parts.The components of a mixture are unchanged from their original states and can be separated by physically means. The components of a compound are chemically and physically altered from their original states and cannot be separated from the compound by physical means.A mixture is prepared by physical means and can be separated by physical means, while a compound is prepared chemically and may (generally) disitegrate chemically, although not necessarily to original componentsA compound has single boyling, freezing points while a mixture may havesome, or rangeWhich what?
Is vanilla a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture?
The flavor vanilla comes from a bean, vanilla extract contains vanilla in an alcohol base.
What correctly describes a property of mixtures?
It is composed of at least two substances.
