Taylor is learning about pure substance and mixture. In her notes, she included a table with the properties of pure substances and mixtures.

Question

Pure Substances
• elements and
compounds
• cannot be separated using physical means
Mixtures
・
contains two or more substances are chemically combined
Which option BEST describes the error in the Taylor's table?
(1 point)
Elements and compounds are considered mixtures.
• Mixtures contain two or more substances.
• Pure substances can be separated using physical means.
• Mixtures are substances that are not chemically combined.

Answer 1

The option that BEST describes the error in Taylor's table is:

Mixtures are substances that are not chemically combined.

This statement is incorrect because mixtures can contain substances that are physically combined, not chemically. The rest of Taylor's notes regarding pure substances and mixtures contain accurate definitions.