Differentiate between a mixture and a compound. Provide an example of each using the characteristics outlined in the lesson to support your example.

Explanation:

A compound is a pure substance formed by the combination of two or more kinds of atoms or elements joined together in a definite grouping.

An mixture is an impure substance made up of different types of substances.

Here are some of the differences between them;

A compound is a pure substance whereas a mixture is an impure substance. All parts of a compound are homogenous throughout where a mixture is often heterogeneous. Compounds have definite compositions whereas mixtures do not have a definite composition. Compounds cannot be easily broken down by physical means whereas in mixtures, separation is by physical means. Compound have a unique set of physical properties whereas mixtures have varied set of physical properties.

Examples of compounds are water, sodium chloride, hydrochloric acid

                     Mixtures are air, ocean water, alloys, et.c

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