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Is seawater a compound or a mixture?

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Is seawater a compound or a mixture?

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Seawater is not a compound but a mixture. Here's why:

  1. Definition: A compound is a substance formed when two or more chemical elements are chemically bonded together. In contrast, a mixture is a material made up

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