What defines a mixture?
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The question is asking for the definition of a mixture by providing multiple choices to identify the correct characteristic that defines it.
Answer
A mixture is a material made of two or more substances that can be separated physically.
A mixture is a material made by combining two or more different substances that can be separated by physical methods and do not undergo a chemical reaction.
Answer for screen readers
A mixture is a material made by combining two or more different substances that can be separated by physical methods and do not undergo a chemical reaction.
More Information
Mixtures can consist of any combination of solid, liquid, or gas substances, and they can be either homogeneous or heterogeneous. In homogeneous mixtures, the components are uniformly distributed, while in heterogeneous mixtures, the components are not uniformly distributed.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing mixtures with compounds. Unlike compounds, mixtures do not involve any chemical bonding between the substances involved.
Sources
- Mixture - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Questions and Answers - What is a mixture? - education.jlab.org
- Mixture Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster - merriam-webster.com
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