MCQs on Difference between mixture and compound
by Yogi P - February 12, 2025
MCQs on Difference between mixture and compound
Q 1: What is a compound in chemistry?
- A A substance with variable composition
- B A substance where two or more elements are chemically bonded
- C A blend of ingredients that retains individual properties
- D A homogeneous mixture
Answer: (B) A substance where two or more elements are chemically bonded
Q 2: How can mixtures be separated?
- A By chemical reactions
- B By physical means like filtration or distillation
- C They cannot be separated
- D By changing the temperature only
Answer: (B) By physical means like filtration or distillation
Q 3: Which of the following is true about the composition of a compound?
- A It is homogeneous with a variable ratio of elements
- B It is heterogeneous with a fixed ratio of elements
- C It is homogeneous with a fixed ratio of elements
- D It is always in a liquid state
Answer: (C) It is homogeneous with a fixed ratio of elements
Q 4: What characterizes a mixture?
- A Chemical bonds between elements
- B New properties different from its constituents
- C Components retain their original properties
- D Always results in a solid substance
Answer: (C) Components retain their original properties
Q 5: Which process generally releases energy?
- A Mixing two compounds
- B Forming a mixture
- C Forming a compound
- D Separating a heterogeneous mixture
Answer: (C) Forming a compound
