Distinguish between :

i. Mixtures and pure substances 

ii. Mixtures and compounds

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i.

Mixtures Pure substances
a. Mixtures have no definite chemical composition. Pure substances have a definite chemical composition.
b. Mixtures have no definite properties. Pure substances always have the same properties regardless of their origin.
e.g. Paint (mixture of oils, pigment, additive), concrete (a mixture of sand, cement, water), etc. Pure metal, distilled water, etc.

ii.

Mixtures Compounds
a. Mixtures have no definite chemical composition. Compounds are made up of two or more elements in fixed proportion.
b. The constituents of a mixture can be easily separated by physical method. The constituents of a compound cannot be easily separated by physical method.
e.g. Paint (mixture of oils, pigment, additive), concrete (a mixture of sand, cement, water), etc. Water, table salt, sugar, etc.
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