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Define a compound and a mixture . Explain how they are different.

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Answer: Compounds are formed when two or more elements are chemically combined together in a chemical reaction.

Compounds cannot be separated by physical means.

The mass of each atom is conserved in compounds.

Also compounds are expressed in a chemical formula.

Mixtures are the combination of two or more pure substances.

Mixtures can be separated by physical means

The individual mass of each particles are not conserved.

Step-by-step explanation:

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