The word you’re looking for is mixture.

Quick answer

When different compounds are found together but not chemically combined, they form a mixture.

In a mixture, the substances sit side by side physically, without forming new chemical bonds.

Why “mixture” fits

  • A mixture consists of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded but are simply physically combined.
  • The individual compounds in a mixture keep their own properties and can be separated by physical means like filtration or distillation.

Simple example

  • Sand and salt together in a beaker: both are compounds, but together they make a mixture because no new compound forms and they can still be separated.

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