Compounds & Mixtures
Info About Compounds & Mixtures
Compounds and mixtures pop up in kitchens, gardens, and labs all the time. People rely on them in factories and research spaces. Spotting which one you have makes a big difference when you handle or change their properties.
Compounds form when two or more elements bond together in set amounts. That bond creates something new with traits that none of the pieces show alone. Water comes from hydrogen and oxygen. Salt comes from sodium and chlorine. You have to use chemical reactions to pull those elements apart again.
Mixtures happen when you blend substances without a new bond. You can split them with simple steps like filtering or heating. Saltwater, soil, and air all mix bits that you can still pick out or evaporate. Their features come from whatever you toss in and how much of each you use.