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Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceNature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures2 Marks
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Define mixture.
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Answer

Mixtures can be defined as a kind of matter that is formed by mixing two or more pure substances (elements and compounds) in any proportion, such that they do not undergo any chemical change and retain their individual properties.

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