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Which of the following statements about compounds is false?

a. compounds include two types: ionic and covalent.
b. the properties of compounds are different than the elements that make them up.
c. compounds are two or more types of atoms bonded together.
d. compounds can be separated by physical methods.?

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D. Compounds can be separated by physical methods.

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d. compounds can be separated by physical methods.?

Compounds cannot be separated by physical methods as this separates mixtures only and to separate compounds high temperatures or techniques such as electrolysis are required.

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