Mixture:
1. The amounts of the substances in the mixture can vary
2. A mixture contains two or more substances.
3. The properties of a mixture are similar to those of the substances in the mixture.
4. There are practically no energy changes when a mixture is made.
5. It is usually easy to separate the components of a mixture.
Compound:
1. The elements in a compound are always present in the same fixed proportion or ratio.
(e.g. H2O).
2. A compound is a single substance.
3. The properties of a compound are different to those of the elements which reacted to
form the compound.
4. Heat is usually given out or taken in when a compound is formed.
5. It is usually difficult to separate the components of a compound.
