A student wrote a table comparing pure substances and mixtures

Pure Substances

Mixtures

elements and compounds

contains two or more substances

cannot be separated using physical means

are chemically combined

The student made a mistake on their table. Which statement BEST describes the mistake made?

A. Elements and compounds are considered mixtures.

B. Mixtures contain at least three or more substances.

C. Pure substances can be separated using physical means.

D. Mixtures are substances that are not chemically combined.

A. Elements and compounds are considered mixtures.