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Elements: Pure substance. Made up of only itself (Ex: Oxygen).
Compound: A substance made up of two or more elements that are chemically combined (Ex. Water- dihydrogenmonoxide= H2O).
Mixture: Combination of substances (substances can be elements, compounds, or both). These substances are NOTchemically combined, which means that mixtures are differentfrom compounds.
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∙ 12y agocompounds:1)The proportion of constituent elements is fixed.
2)The compound has properties different from those of its constituents.
3)chemical processes are used to separate original constituents from the compound.
mixtures:1)The proportion of constituent substances is not fixed.
2)The constituents of a mixture retain their properties in the mixture.
3)Physical processes are used to separate substances from their mixtures
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Is saliva a mixture or a pure substance?
It is a mixture of COMPOUNDS not a mixture of pure substances.
Why is coal a compound?
It isn't - it is a mixture of compounds. There are 100s of chemical compounds that have been extracted from coal. It is a mixture of these
Is pepsi a compound element or a mixture?
It is a mixture of compounds
Is cheerio a compound or a mixture?
Cheerios is a mixture of compounds.
Is concrete a pure substance or mixture?
Concrete is a mixture
Is saliva a mixture or a pure substance?
It is a mixture of COMPOUNDS not a mixture of pure substances.
Is wood a mixture elements compounds?
Wood is a MIXTURE of many compounds, so your answer would be a mixture.
Is perfume is compound or mixture?
well its not an element, its likely to be a mixture of compounds that include aromatic compounds (ring structureed compounds), esters maybe, and other compounds all mixed together.
Is fire a mixture?
It is a mixture of compounds.
Is kool-aid a element a compound or a mixture?
Koolaid is made from a mixture of compounds, thus it is a mixture.
Is a dog a mixture or compound?
A dog is a living being. So it is made of a number of different chemical compounds. So it is a mixture of compounds.
Are reactants a mixture or a compound?
Reactants can be a mixture, compounds, a mixture of compounds and also elements. It depends on the reaction. Air is a mixture and is often a reactant for example.
Is cough syrup a compound mixture or element?
It is a mixture of compounds.
How are mixtures and compounds related?
A mixture is a combination of compounds.
Is margarine a compound or a mixture?
Margarine is a mixture of organic compounds.
Two or more compounds mixed together?
A mixture of compounds is when two or more compounds are mixed together. For example, saltwater is a mixture of compounds because it is a mix of two compounds: salt and water.
Is crude oil a element compound or a mixture?
It is a complex mixture of compounds. See related link.
