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Mixtures, Solutions, and Acid-Base Reactions — Test

Question 19 • Physical Science

Which best describes a mixture?

Answer
A
It can have different compositions, but it has a set of characteristics that does not change.
B
It can have different compositions, and it has a set of characteristics that does change.
C
It has a single composition, and it has a set of characteristics that does not change.
D
It has a single composition, but it has a set of characteristics that does change.

Explanation

A mixture contains two or more substances combined physically, so their proportions can vary from sample to sample. Because its composition can vary, its characteristics, such as color or boiling point, can vary too. Therefore, the best description is that a mixture can have different compositions and changing characteristics.

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