in what way is a compound different from a mixture
A compound can have properties different from its constituents,  as a new substance is formed when the constituents are chemically  combined.  The constituents of a compound can be separated only by  chemical methods.     Mixtures    Mixtures are impure substances.
Mixture-A physical blend of two or more substances that are NOT chemically combined. Compound-A substance that contains two or more elements CHEMICALLY combined in a fixe â¦ d proportion. Compound is chemically combined, mixture is not chemically combined.