A student compiled data in a table to compare pure substances and mixtures.

Pure Substances

Mixtures

⚫ elements and compounds

contains two or more substances

cannot be separated using physical means

are chemically combined

Which statement BEST describes the mistake the student made on their table?

( 1 point)

Mixtures contain at least three or more substances.

Mixtures are substances that are not chemically combined.

Elements and compounds are considered mixtures.

Pure substances can be separated using physical means.

1 answer

The mistake the student made on their table is:

Pure substances can be separated using physical means.