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Q · Mixtures and CompoundsMedium · 45s
Which statement is true about compounds?
TopicMixtures and Compounds
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Compounds have a fixed ratio of elements. Unlike mixtures, they cannot be separated by physical methods and have new properties unlike their constituent elements.
Final Answer: Option C - They have a fixed composition.