Differentiate between mixture and compound

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Differentiating Property

Compound

Mixture

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Definition

Compound are substances which are formed by chemically combining two or more elements.

Mixtures are substances that are formed by physically mixing two or more substances.

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Types

Compounds are three types which are covalent compounds, metallic compounds and ionic compounds.

Note: Compounds can also be classified as organic or inorganic compounds based on the presence of carbon atom.

Mixtures are mainly of two types i.e. homogenous mixtures and heterogeneous mixtures.

3

Substance Category

Compounds fall under pure substances.

Mixtures fall under impure substances.

4

Composition Details

The chemical composition of compounds is always fixed.

A mixture can have a variable composition of the substances forming it.

5

Nature

Compounds are always homogeneous in nature

Mixtures can either be homogeneous or heterogeneous in nature.

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Separation of Constituents

The constituents of a compound can only be separated by either chemical or electrochemical methods(like extraction).

The constituents of a mixture can be easily separated by physical methods (like filtration).