What is the difference between a compound and a mixture

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Today let us learn about "difference between a compound and a mixture".

What is a compound?

A compound is a combination of two or more elements in a definite proportion. The ratio of elements in a particular compound is always same. It can be decomposed into its elements by using some physical or chemical methods. Example. H2O is a compound where one Oxygen atom combines with two Hydrogen atoms.

Compounds are mainly of two types.

1. Organic compounds: Organic compounds are the compounds which are obtained from plant and animal sources. They are the carbon compounds (molecules containing carbon). Example. Methane

2. Inorganic compounds: Inorganic compounds are compounds obtained from non living sources. Example. Minerals

Mixtures

Examples of Mixtures. Mixture contains a combination of two or more elements or compounds mixed together without any chemical bonds. Mixtures can be combined with varying proportions of each substance. It can be separated into individual elements or compounds. Some common examples of the mixtures are soil, air, sea water etc., There are two types of mixtures. They are

1. Homogeneous Mixture: All the components exist in a single phase and they are uniformly mixed. These mixtures are also called as solution. Potassium sulfide solution is a homogenous mixture.

2. Heterogeneous Mixture: The components exist in more than one phase. They are not uniformly mixed. A mixture of water and oil is heterogenous in nature.

In our next blog we shall learn about the properties of compound and mixture. I hope the above explanation was useful. keep reading and leave your comments.