State four differences between compound and mixtures.

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Compound Mixture

A compound is a pure substance Mixture is an impure substance.

Compounds are homogeneous. Mixture may be homogeneous or heterogeneous

Components of a compound are present in a definite proportion. A mixture has no fixed composition

Components cannot be separated into its constituents by chemical means Components can be separated into its constituents by physical means

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Compound	Mixture
A compound is a pure substance	Mixture is an impure substance.
Compounds are homogeneous.	Mixture may be homogeneous or heterogeneous
Components of a compound are present in a definite proportion.	A mixture has no fixed composition
Components cannot be separated into its constituents by chemical means	Components can be separated into its constituents by physical means