How is a compound similar to a homogeneous mixture? How is it different

Similarity between a compound and homogeneous mixture:

The constituent of both homogeneous mixture and compound cannot be distinguished easily.

Difference between a compound and mixture:

The constituents of a mixture are not evenly distributed but the constituents of a compound are chemically bonded in fixed ratio.

The constituents of the homogeneous mixture retain their individual properties but the constituents of a compound do not retain their individual property.

Explanation:

Compounds are pure substances which have definite set of physical and chemical properties. The constituents of a compound are chemically combined and cannot be separated by simple physical methods. The constituents of compound lose their individual properties. For example, Hydrogen and Oxygen combine to form water. But the properties of water are totally different from both the constituent. Here, hydrogen and oxygen are gases which combined covalently to produce a substance which is liquid which definite physical and chemical properties. A mixture has constituents that are not chemically combined. Each individual constituent retains its individual property in a mixture. For example, in a sugar solution the sugar does not lose its sweetness and water is liquid state. The solution thus tastes sweet. Secondly, both the constituents can be separated easily by evaporation or crystallization.