Question

3. Which BEST compares compounds and mixtures?

 A Compounds and mixtures contain a variety of elements, but the elements in a mixture do not retain their original characteristics when combined.

 B Compounds and mixtures contain a variety of elements, but the elements in a mixture are able to last longer because they are chemically combined.

 C Mixtures can be made up of elements and compounds that lack definite proportions, but a compound is composed of elements that are present in definite proportions.

Answer 1

 A Compounds and mixtures contain a variety of elements, but the elements in a mixture do not retain their original characteristics when combined.

Step-by-step explanation:

As Compounds consist of two or more atoms that can be broken down into simple elements.

A Mixture contains two or more atoms that can be mixed together. Those atoms are not chemically combined.

Answer 2

The statement that BEST compares compounds and mixtures is option C:

Step-by-step explanation:

"C Mixtures can be made up of elements and compounds that lack definite proportions, but a compound is composed of elements that are present in definite proportions."