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What cannot be separated into its individual elements by physical means?
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∙ 9y ago
Various chemical compounds eg Hydrogen Peroxide.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 9y agoAn element is the most basic substance type that cannot be separated by physical means. However, compounds of elements and mixtures can be separated.
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What cannot be seperated by physical means?
Elements
Is tomato an element compound or mixture?
It is a mixture.
Can nitrogen be broken through ordinary chemical means?
No, carbon cannot be separated into its parts by either chemical or physical process (unless you consider particle bombardment to be a physical process) which is why carbon is classified as an element.
Why is a compound different from a mixture?
Mixture - A physical blend of two or more substances that are NOT chemically combined. Compound - A substance that contains two or more elements CHEMICALLY combined in a fixed proportion. Compound is chemically combined, mixture is not chemically combined. Cake would be a compound because all of the ingredients are together to make batter you cannot see the individual components (eggs, flour, sugar, etc). Trail mix would be a mixture because you can see every individual item (m&m, peanuts, raisins, etc.)
A solution can be distinguished from a compound by its?
A solution has many distinguishing features when compared to its compound. The components of a solution can be separated by physical means, but this cannot be done.
What cannot be seperated by physical means?
Elements
How was neptunium separated into individuals elements?
Neptunium is an individual element; isotopes of neptunium are not separated.
How do the properties of compounds compare to the properties of the individual elements that make up the compound?
Compounds cannot be separated by physical means while elements are made up of only one kind of matter.
A sample that cannot be separated into two or more substances by physical means is what?
A sample that cannot be separated into two or more substances by physical means is a compound. A compound is made up of 2 or more elements which cannot be broken down by physical means.
Why is water a pure substance?
It's a molecule than cannot be separated in to to constituent elements by physical means.
Can a compound be separated by a physical means?
no, it can not be separated by a physical process.
When two or more elements are mixed together and cannot be separated by physical means is called a?
You probably think to the preparation of a chemical compound.
Can be separated by physical methods?
No, compounds cannot be separated by physical methods. Because of their chemical bonds, they can only be separated by chemical methods.
What statements describes element?
elements have unique sets of properties
Which of the following substances can be separated into several elements nitrogen air aluminum and why not zinc?
nitrogen aluminum and zinc are elements therefore they cannot be separated into several elements
Can aspirin be physical separated?
No, Compounds Cannot Be Separated by Physical methods like Magnetic Separation , Filtration etc... They Can Be Only Separated By Chemical Means
A substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances?
Elements
