By adding energy and breaking the bond
mixture is separted by physic changes and compound is broken down by chemical changes
Soap is a compound mixture, an element cannot be broken down into smaller parts. Soap can be broken down into the parts that made it. Elements are pure.
yes it can
Soil is a mixture of broken down rock and broken down organic plant matter.
Protein is broken down in the stomach by Gastric Juices ( which is a mixture of hydrocloric acids and enzimes ) .
Elements can not be broken down.
no an element is not a mixture and it can not be broken down physically or chemically and i am not sure if i have spelled those right so... sorry
A mixture or a compound.
Mixtures can be broken down by physical means.
H2O is an example of a mixture. It can be broken back down to its original parts 2 parts of Hydrogen, and 1 part of Oxygen.
no, it is a compound
IRON is an element. so no. an element by definition is an atom that cannot be broken down into further parts (even though they can). But pure iron is not a mixture, no.