J.R. S. answered 05/19/17
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There could be several possible answers to filling in the blank.
1) The substances in a mixture are physically combined.
2) The substances in a mixture are reversibly combined.
3) The substances in a mixture are not chemically combined.
And I'd imagine there are other correct answers also.