what is a mixture?

Question

a. a substance physically connected without any chemical bonding.
b. a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
c. two or more different elements chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio.
d. a substance composed of only one type of atom.

Answer 1

The correct definition of a mixture is:

a. a substance physically connected without any chemical bonding.

Mixtures consist of two or more substances that are combined physically but not chemically, meaning they can retain their individual properties and can typically be separated by physical means.