States of Matter Characteristics

A mixture contains particles of two or more pure substances which may be present in it in any ratio.

Sugar solution and air are examples of homogeneous mixtures.

Mixtures of salt and sugar, grains and pulses along with some dirt are examples of heterogeneous mixtures.

<p>The components of a mixture can be separated using physical methods like simple hand-picking, filtration, crystallisation, and distillation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pure substances have constituent particles with fixed composition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Homogeneous mixtures have uniform composition throughout, while heterogeneous mixtures do not have uniform composition and may have visible different components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Examples include sugar solution in water, air, and tea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mixtures can have variable composition as they contain particles of two or more pure substances present in any ratio.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pure substances have fixed composition, while mixtures have variable composition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Components of a mixture can be separated using physical methods such as simple hand-picking, filtration, crystallisation, and distillation.</p> Signup and view all the answers