What is the difference between a mixture and a compound on the basis of their constituents?

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Mixture Compound

Ratio of the constituents is not fixed. Ratio of the constituents is always fixed.

A mixture is a combination of two or more elements or compounds in which neither new molecules are formed and nor chemical reaction takes place. A compound is a combination of two or more elements or compounds in which new molecules are formed.

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Mixture	Compound
Ratio of the constituents is not fixed.	Ratio of the constituents is always fixed.
A mixture is a combination of two or more elements or compounds in which neither new molecules are formed and nor chemical reaction takes place.	A compound is a combination of two or more elements or compounds in which new molecules are formed.