Of the following substance which is an element, a mixture and a compound?
Sea water is the example of :

element

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mixture

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compounds

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all of these

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The correct option is B mixture
A mixture is a material system made up of two or more different substances which are mixed but are not combined chemically. Seawater is a complex mixture of 96.5 percent water, 2.5 percent salts, and smaller amounts of other substances, including dissolved inorganic and organic materials, particulates, and a few atmospheric gases.

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Of the following substance which is an element, a mixture and a compound? Sea water is the example of :

Of the following substance which is an element, a mixture and a compound?
Sea water is the example of :