Question

Give three main points of difference between a compound and a mixture.

Answer 1

Compound	Mixture
1. They are made up of two or more elements combined chemically.	1. They are made up of two or more substances combined physically.
2. The constituents of a compound are present in a fixed ratio.	2. The constituents of a mixture are present in varying ratios.
3. Compounds are pure substances.	3. Mixture are impure substances.