Question

02:Matter and Change

What is one difference between a mixture and a compound?

A. A compound can only be separated into its components by chemical means.

B. A compound consists of more than one phase.

C. A mixture can only be separated into its components by chemical means.

D. A mixture must be uniform in composition.

Answer 1

A.

Step-by-step explanation:

A mixture is a substance composed of two or more different materials such that no chemical reaction occurs. A compound is a substance made up of two or more elements that are chemically combined. A compound can only be separated through chemical means but a mixture cannot be separated through chemical means.