Which statement is false about pure substances and mixtures?(1 point)

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Mixtures contain two or more physically combined substances
Mixtures contain two or more physically combined substances

Elements and compounds are examples of pure substances
Elements and compounds are examples of pure substances

Elements can be separated using physical means
Elements can be separated using physical means

Mixtures can be separated using physical means
Mixtures can be separated using physical means
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Answer 1

The statement that is false is:

"Elements can be separated using physical means."

This is false because elements are pure substances that cannot be separated into simpler substances by physical means. They can only be separated through chemical reactions.