1. Components retain their individual properties: In a mixture, the substances that make it up (the components) don't chemically change. They keep their own unique characteristics.
2. Components can be separated by physical means: You can use methods like filtering, evaporation, magnetism, or decantation to separate the components of a mixture without changing their chemical makeup.
Example: Saltwater is a mixture.
* Salt (sodium chloride) and water (H2O) retain their individual properties in the mixture. The salt is still salty, and the water is still water.
* You can separate salt from water by evaporating the water. The salt will be left behind as a solid.
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