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Q · Mixtures and CompoundsMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements about mixtures: 1. A mixture can be homogeneous or heterogeneous. 2. Components in a mixture retain their original properties. 3. Mixtures can be separated by physical methods. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
TopicMixtures and Compounds
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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A mixture can be uniform (homogeneous) or non-uniform (heterogeneous). Its constituents retain their properties. Physical separation, like filtration, distillation,n works.
Final Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3