Question

What is the difference between Mixtures and Compounds? I am trying to study for my Science quiz on Tuesday, and I need to know the difference between the two. Also, my teacher used cake as an example, but I am confused on which one it is because if you just mixed it in a bowl, it would be a Mixture right? But if it's baked, it would be a compound right?

Answer 1

A mixture can be separated.  Everything in a mixture keeps it's own properties and are not chemically joined together.  I am not completely sure about the compound.  Although with the cake example, the ingredients have been mixed and kind of "fused" together upon baking. Hope this helps a little. (P.S. trail mix is a good example of a mixture.)