JAMB Chemistry 1987 Question 2

Question 2

Separation of Mixtures

Which of the following substances is a mixture?

  1. A.Granulated sugar
  2. B.Sea-water
  3. C.Sodium chloride
  4. D.Iron filings
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Sea-water)

Explanation

Sea-water is water with many different salts dissolved in it, in no fixed proportion, so it is a mixture. Sugar and sodium chloride are compounds and iron is an element.