What Are The Differences Between Mixtures And Compounds?

The constituents of a mixture can be separated by physical processes.
Constituent elements of a compound can be separated through chemical reaction.

The physical properties of mixtures (color, density etc) are similar to those of the constituents.
The physical properties of compounds are unique from the constituent elements.

The chemical properties of mixtures are the result of the substances they are made of.
The chemical properties of compounds are different from those of its constituent elements.

Normally no energy (heat, light, etc) is taken in or given off when a mixture is formed
Energy is usually given off or absorbed when a compound is formed.

A mixture's composition can vary.
In a compound the constituent elements are present in a fixed proportion by mass.

A liquid mixture is called a solution. For example, brine is a solution of salt and water. A mixture of solids is called an alloy. Brass is an alloy made of copper and zinc. Air is a mixture of gases. It is made of mainly nitrogen and oxygen gases with small amounts of argon, helium, carbon dioxide and water vapor.

Pure water on the other hand is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen, combined in a fixed proportion. Table salt is another example of a compound made from one part sodium and one part chloride.

• the components of mixtures are physically together not chemically whereas those of compounds are chemically bonded.
• the components of compounds develop new properties after the chemical reaction whereas those of mixtures don't

A mixture physical change while a compound is a chemical change

Compounds are chemically mixed together while Mixtures are physically mixed and no chemical reaction is taking place b/w them

Mixture can be separated by using physical method

compounds can be separated by using chemical method

A compound is the combination of two or more substances making them chemically bond together after which they develop new properties. A mixture is the combination of two or more substances that are physically together but are not chemically bonded and their properties do not change.

Each substance in a mixture keeps its individual properties and a mixture are not combined in a set of ratio. Hope this helps you