Which of the following refers to the physical combination of two or more substances in which the identities of the individual components are retained?

Compound

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Mixture

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Element

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Pure substance

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The correct option is B
Mixture

Mixture is defined as a physical combination of two or more substances in which the identity of individual components are retained. Here, the components are mixed but are not chemically combined. For example: sand and water.

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