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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A combination that can be separated by physical processes is a ____
A
Atom
B
Compound
C
Element
D
Mixture
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mixtures are formed by mixing two or more substances which are physically combined and not chemically combined. They can be separated by physical processes to get back the substances. For example, in a junkyard, magnetic substances are separated from non-magnetic substances by using a magnet.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mixture is defined as a physical combination of two or more substances in which the identity of individual components are retained. Here, the components are mixed but are not chemically combined. For example: sand and water.

Detailed explanation-3: -The constituents of a mixture can be separated by physical means like filtration, evaporation, sublimation and magnetic separation.

Detailed explanation-4: -False. Components in a mixture can be separated by physical methods. False.

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