What is the correct definition of a mixture?

a) A substance comprising two or more elements chemically bonded together.
b) A chemical combination of two or more substances.
c) A combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.
d) A substance consisting of only one type of atom..

1 answer

The correct definition of a mixture is:

c) A combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

In a mixture, the components do not undergo a chemical reaction and can often be separated by physical means.