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

Question

Which option BEST describes the error in the Taylor’s table?

(1 point)
Responses

Mixtures contain two or more substances.
Mixtures contain two or more substances.

Elements and compounds are considered mixtures.
Elements and compounds are considered mixtures.

Mixtures are substances that are not chemically combined.
Mixtures are substances that are not chemically combined.

Pure substances can be separated using physical means.
Pure substances can be separated using physical means.

Answer 1

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

Elements and compounds are considered mixtures.

This statement is incorrect because elements and compounds are classified as pure substances, not mixtures. Mixtures consist of two or more substances that are physically combined, while pure substances have a consistent composition and are either elements or compounds.