Here are the answers to the questions:
Q2. a) i) What is a mixture?
A mixture is a substance containing two or more different chemical substances that are not chemically bonded together. The components retain their individual chemical properties.
Q2. a) ii) Name two types of mixtures.
- Homogeneous mixture
- Heterogeneous mixture
Q2. b) Name two methods of separating mixtures.
- Filtration
- Distillation
Q2. c) State two differences between a mixture and a compound.
- Formation: A mixture is formed by physically combining substances, while a compound is formed by a chemical reaction between elements.
- Properties: The components of a mixture retain their original properties, whereas a compound has entirely new properties different from its constituent elements.