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Is Matter Around Us Pure? — Science STD 9 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceIs Matter Around Us Pure?2 Marks
Question
Explain why, a solution of salt in water is considered a mixture and not a compound.
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Answer

As energy is neither evolved nor absorbed during the formation of salt solution and a salt solution shows properties of both salt and water so salt solution is a mixture not a compound.

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