Mixtures and Methods Of Separating Mixtures class 8
INTRODUCTION In our surroundings, we see and use many materials that are made by combining two or more substances. These combinations are called mixtures. A mixture is a material made up of two or more substances (elements or compounds) that are physically combined, not chemically. This means the individual substances in a mixture retain their original properties and can be separated by physical means. For example, when we mix salt in water, we get a saltwater mixture. Similarly, air is a mixture of gases like nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and others. In our kitchens, we often mix different food items like pulses and stones (before cleaning), sugar in milk, or spices — all of these are mixtures. Methods of Separation of Mixtures A mixture is made up of two or more substances that are physically combined. Since the components are not chemically bonded, they can be separated by various physical methods. The method used depends on the physical properties of the substances such a...