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What are the characteristics of a mixture? Explain using examples.

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Characteristics of a mixture:

1. It is formed by the physical combination of two or more substances.
Example- Air is a mixture containing various gases and dust particles. The components of air are mixed with each other, not combined chemically.

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2. Composition of the substances can vary.
Example- In a mixture of water and sand, we can vary the amount of sand or water as per the need. But in all the cases, we will get a mixture.
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3. It shows the properties of its constituents as no new substance is formed.
Example- In a mixture of iron filings and sulphur powder, the magnetic property of iron is retained.

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