Elements in the compounds are present in __ and cannot be separated by .

indefinite proportion, physical methods

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The correct option is B definite proportion, physical methods
A compound is a pure substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in a fixed ratio by mass. They can be broken down into simpler substances only by chemical means.

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Which of the following statements about a compound is incorrect ?

(a) A molecule of a compound has atoms of different elements

(b) A compound cannot be separated into its constituent elements by physical methods of separation

(d) The ratio of atoms of different elements in a compound is fixed

STATEMENT 1: Elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

STATEMENT 2: Mixtures are homogenous and heterogenous in nature.

STATEMENT 3: Constituents of a compound can be separated by chemical means.

STATEMENT 4: A mixture has a variable composition.

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