If matter is uniform throughout and cannot be separated into other substances by physical processes, but can be decomposed into other substances by chemical processes, it is called a (an)__________.
A)heterogeneous mixture
B)element
C)homogeneous mixture
D)compound
E)mixture of elements

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A substance that cannot be separated into other substances by physical processes but can be decomposed into other substances by chemical processes is called a compound. Compounds are made up of two or more elements that are chemically combined in a specific ratio.

If Matter Is Uniform Throughout and Cannot Be Separated into Other