Are diamonds substances or compounds

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Updated: 8/20/2019

Diamonds are formed from carbon, which is the only element contained in diamonds, except for traces of other elements, such as nitrogen and boron. Trace elements can give colour to diamonds.

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Which substances are compounds?

Can compounds be substances?

Yes, compounds are substances.

Do diamonds have more substances than coal?

Yes, diamonds have a more pure and crystalline structure compared to coal, which is composed of multiple carbon-containing compounds. Diamonds are composed of pure carbon atoms arranged in a crystal lattice structure, whereas coal is formed from the remains of plant material that have undergone heat and pressure without the same level of purification.

Are compounds the simplest type of substances and cannot be broken down into any other substances?

No: Compounds are simple mixtures of substances

What are pure substances solutions homogeneous mixtures colloids or compounds?

Compounds and solutions are pure substances

Are compounds pure?

Yes, compounds are pure substances.

Are diamonds compounds or are they a single element?

Diamonds are single-element minerals composed entirely of carbon atoms.

What are the two type of substances?

Elements and compounds

What substances are compounds?

Mixtures contain two or more compounds.

Substances that can be broken down into simpler substances are called?

compounds

What are substances that can be broken down into simpler substances?

Chemical compounds.

What are substances that can be broken down to simpler substances?