How are mixtures different from compounds?

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ParametersCompounds vs Mixtures
CompositionCompounds have a fixed composition,whereas mixtures have a variable composition.
Melting and Boiling pointCompounds have sharp melting and boiling points,while mixtures do not.
Properties of constituentsIn compounds,constituents lose their individual properties. In mixtures,constituents retain their original properties.
SeparationCompounds can only be separated by chemical methods,while mixtures can be separated by physical methods.

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