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No. Compounds have a definite composition, therefore they are pure substances. For example, water always has the formula H2O, sodium chloride (common table salt) always has the formula NaCl, and glucose (blood sugar) always has the formula C6H12O6.

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No. A compound has a definite composition.

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What cannot possibly have a variable composition?

Nonstoichiometric compounds have a variable composition.


What is variable composition?

I am not 100% sure, but i believe variable composition is when the composition of a mixture can vary, or contain different properties, elements/compounds... etc. An example of variable composition would be a heterogeneous mixture, which has no uniform way of being composed. Where as its opposite, a homogeneous mixture, has a set composition of the same properties, elements/compounds... etc. and can be recreated.


Mixtures are always combinations of the same compounds that are at different states?

No, this composition is variable.


Do compounds usually have variable ratios where as mixtures usually have fixed ratios?

No, its the opposite. Compounds have fixed ratios, think of H20, while mixtures can vary. You can make many types of mixtures out of the same things. Because of bonding compounds have fixed ratios.


What is the composition of inorganic compounds?

the composition varies from one compound to another


What is the Composition of organic compounds?

what are the composition of organic compounds? "Carbong, Hydrogen and oxygen with small amount of halogen, nitrogen, sulfur and phosphorus are the chief elements found in organic compounds." No, A composition of organic compounds are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids. Source: In AP Biology.


Do colloids have a fixed composition?

No, the composition is variable - excepting of course specific recipes.


If Law of constant composition true for all types of compounds?

No,Law of constant composition is valid only for compounds made from the specified isotopes of the element.


Why dont compounds differ from mixtures?

Compounds differ from mixtures; the chemical composition is different !


What is the homogeneous material with with a variable composition?

No. A pure substances has a definite and constant composition.


Is the law of definite composition applicable to compounds only?

This law is not valid for all chemical compounds (ex. nonstoichiometric compounds).


What is a uniform phase variable composition?

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