Question

"The constituents of compound can't be separated into simpler substances by physical methods . they can be separated by chemical methods"

Light on the statement and explain in point.

Class - 9th and 11th [ Chemistry , NCERT ]

Answer 1

Hey there,
Physical methods are used to separate those substances where there is no change in chemical composition.

But when a compound is formed,it has totally different chemical composition from its constituents.

So,physical methods are not useful to separate such substances.

They can only be separated through chemical or el3ctrochemical reactions.

Answer 2

Answer:

Chemical means is the correct answer