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Pure substances are divided into elements and compounds.
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Why can't mixtures be classified as pure substances?
A mixture requires a least two components. a pure substance must have only one component.
Would a compound be classified as a pure substance?
If this compound is refined can be classified as a pure substance.
Are allotropes pure substances?
yes they are pure
What 2 catogories of substances include pure substances?
elements and compounds
Is salt a combination of 2 pure substances?
Pure salt, NaCL, is a chemical compound made from two elements. So yes it is a combination of two pure substances
Matter is Classified as mixtures and?
Matter is classified as "mixtures" and "pure substances".
Pure substances can be classified as or compounds.?
Elements
Why can't mixtures be classified as pure substances?
A mixture requires a least two components. a pure substance must have only one component.
Why is matter generally classified only into pure substances and mixture?
The main reason is simply one of dichotomy: either a substance is pure or it is not pure. If it is not pure then it consists of two (or more) substances which are chemically separate - a mixture.
Are elements pure substances or mixed substances?
pure are you dumb or something
What can be classified as a substance?
Some people divide matter into pure substances and mixtures. Pure substances are elements and compounds. Mixtures include homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures. Some people divide matter into homogeneous matter and heterogeneous matter. Homogeneous matter includes pure substances and homogeneous mixtures (solutions). Heterogeneous matter is heterogeneous mixtures.
Would a compound be classified as a pure substance?
If this compound is refined can be classified as a pure substance.
What is a pure substance that can be broken down into smaller substances called?
whyMatter can be broken down into Pure Substances and Mixtures. Mixtures can't be broken down by anything, however Pure Substances break down to Elements and Compounds.The mixtures whether it is homogenous or heterogoneous can NOT be broken down and be observed because it is a chemical change not a physical change
How many substances are pure substances?
Practically (exceptions exist) all known substances can be obtained in a pure fom.
What is the definition of impure substances?
Substances that are not pure.
Are allotropes pure substances?
yes they are pure
What are pure substances solutions homogeneous mixtures colloids or compounds?
Compounds and solutions are pure substances
