Foundation
Chemistry Foundation
Mixtures and Compounds
Question

Which of the following statements is not correct ?

A compound is a pure substance.

A compound always contains two or more elements.  

A compound is homogeneous in nature. 

A compound can be separated into its constituent elements by some physical process.

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Solution

A compound cannot be separated into its constituent elements by physical methods.