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Iron is an element, so it is a pure substance.
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∙ 8y agoiron is a pure substance. A pure substance is any form of matter that has a uniform composition and cannot be separated by physical methods such as filtration. A mixture can be separated into its components by physical means.
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Most nails are made from mild steel so they contain a small amount of carbon around 0.2%
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∙ 12y agoIron is a pure substance. It's an element (Fe) and a bar of Iron is no mixture.
If it was pure iron, then by definition it would be pure.
However iron is rarely pure, it is usually in alloy with something.
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∙ 8y agoIf the nail is made only of iron (Fe), then it is a pure substance. Most nails found on the market today have other substances added, and so they are mixtures.
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∙ 7y agoIron is a chemical element, a pure substance.
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Is a mixture of iron and sulfur a pure substance?
The way you phrase that is a little dubious because no mixture is a 'pure substance'. However, compounds like iron sulphide that are actually bonded together areconsidered pure substances. The elements of a mixture are not united by a chemical change and can (in theory) be separated.
Are iron filings a compound mixture or element?
pure substance
Is partially molten iron a pure substance or a mixture?
Molten Iron is not a mixture because it is still iron. Melting is a physical change meaning that the chemical makeup of the iron is not changed. Its still the element iron.
Is chromium a pure substance or mixture?
Pure substance.
Why is iron and zinc a mixture?
Pure iron is a pure substance because it's chemical composition stays uniform regardless of it's sample size. It's matter that appears uniform in appearance and composition, no matter how small the sample size. An example of a pure substance includes pure iron
Is iron filling a pure substance or a mixture?
Mixture
Is iron fillings a pure substance or a mixture?
Mixture
Is iron is a pure substance or mixture?
Iron is a pure substance. It's an element (Fe) and a bar of Iron is no mixture. If it was pure iron, then by definition it would be pure. However iron is rarely pure, it is usually in alloy with something.
Is iron a homogeneous mixture?
If it is pure iron then it is considered to be a homogeneous mixture. Homogeneous is when a substance is the same thing throughout.
Is a mixture of iron and sulfur a pure substance?
The way you phrase that is a little dubious because no mixture is a 'pure substance'. However, compounds like iron sulphide that are actually bonded together areconsidered pure substances. The elements of a mixture are not united by a chemical change and can (in theory) be separated.
Is gold alloy mag wheel a pure substance or mixture?
pure substance?
Are iron filings a compound mixture or element?
pure substance
Is chromium a pure substance or mixture?
Pure substance.
Is partially molten iron a pure substance or a mixture?
Molten Iron is not a mixture because it is still iron. Melting is a physical change meaning that the chemical makeup of the iron is not changed. Its still the element iron.
Is deodorant a pure substance or mixture?
No, it is a mixture; rarely a drug is a pure substance.
Is iron a substance or a mixture?
An element - substance - NOT a mixture.
Is a mixture of elements a pure substance?
No a mixture is by definition not a pure substance.
