Is sand a compound, element, or mixture?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether sand is classified as a compound, an element, or a mixture. It seeks to clarify the chemical categorization of sand.
Answer
Mixture (heterogeneous)
The final answer is that sand is a mixture (specifically a heterogeneous mixture).
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is that sand is a mixture (specifically a heterogeneous mixture).
More Information
Sand is a mixture because it consists of various minerals like quartz, feldspar, and mica that are physically combined.
Sources
- Is sand a mixture or a compound? - Chemistry Stack Exchange - chemistry.stackexchange.com
- Is sand a mixture or a compound? - ECHEMI - echemi.com
- Is sand a element compound or mixture? - Answers.com - answers.com
Thank you for voting!
