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In a compound the component elements are chemically bonded together in a fixed whole number ratio and definite structure.
In a mixture the components are not chemically bonded together, the ratio is variable, and there is usually not a fixed structure.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe components of a mixture are not chemically bonded and can be separated by physical means. A compound is composed of elements chemically bonded to one another which can only be separated by chemical means.
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∙ 7y agoMixtures can be broken down by physical means.
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∙ 9y agoMixtures are physical combined from any number of materials in no fixed proportions. Compounds, on the other hand, are chemically combined from two or more elements.
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Chemical Substance
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