Gasoline is a common fuel. Most gas stations sell multiple grades of gasoline. These grades are distinguished by their octane content. Octane (C8H18) is one of the components of gasoline, which may also contain many other types of hydrocarbons (such as decane, dodecane, and nonane). The fraction of gasoline that is made up of octane affects how the gasoline burns in a car's engine. Higher octane ratings are typically more expensive and can improve performance in certain types of engines. Is gasoline a compound or a mixture? compound mixture Explain your reasoning.

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Gasoline is a common fuel. Most gas stations sell multiple grades of gasoline. These grades are distinguished by their octane content. Octane (C8H18) is one of the components of gasoline, which may also contain many other types of hydrocarbons (such as decane, dodecane, and nonane). The fraction of gasoline that is made up of octane affects how the gasoline burns in a car's engine. Higher octane ratings are typically more expensive and can improve performance in certain types of engines. Is gasoline a compound or a mixture? compound mixture Explain your reasoning.

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Nicholas Richards · Answer 1

It is a mixture. Simply put, a compound must be pure, that is, of only one chemical structure and composition. A mixture is made of different chemical substances (i. e. elements, molecules, compounds) that are not chemically bonded to each other, but instead physically grouped together, as in the case of gasoline (a homogeneous solution).