Question
Give four main difference between a mixture and a compound.

Answer

Difference between a mixture and a compound are
MixtureCompound
1. Mixtures are impure substances1. Compounds are pure substances.
2. These are may be homogeneous or heterogeneous in nature2. These are always homogeneous in nature
3. A mixture has no fixed composition,3. A compound has a fixed composition
4. Components can be separated by simple physical methods.4. Components can be separated only by complex chemical process

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