"Electric charge: the proton and electron are electrically charged, while the neutron is not. The proton and electron, however, are oppositely charged. Role in the atom: Protons and neutrons are closely bound together in the nucleus of an atom, while electrons are spread out around the nucleus."
1. Pure substances cannot be separated into any other kinds of matter, while a mixture is a combination of two or more pure substances.
2. A pure substance has constant physical and chemical properties, while mixtures have varying physical and chemical properties (i.e., boiling point and melting point).
3. A pure substance is pure, while a mixture is impure.