answersLogoWhite

0

water contains two elements(H and O),but still it is called a pure substance because:

1) H and O are present in it by a fixed ratio 1:8, by atomic number

2) H and O are present in it by a fixed ratio 2:16 by atomic mass.

Simply it is a compound and any compound is a pure substance.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Which substance is neutral?

Generally a neutral substance is called an inert substance.


Is water mixture or pure substance?

Pure Substance


Is water vapor pure substance or mixture?

Water vapor is a pure substance.


Is distilled water mixture or pure substance?

Pure substance.


Is Mineral water pure substance or mixture?

No. A pure substance describes one that contains only one type of element/molecule. Mineral water is a mixture, since it contains many different types of minerals, next to water, and can therefore not be called a "pure" substance.


Is carbonated water a pure substance?

For a substance to be pure, it must have no impurities in the substance. Carbonated water is water with carbon dioxide and other substances dissolved in this. Hence, it is not a pure substance.


Is mineral water a pure water?

No. A pure substance describes one that contains only one type of element/molecule. Mineral water is a mixture, since it contains many different types of minerals, next to water, and can therefore not be called a "pure" substance.


Is ice a mixture or a pure substance?

Ice is solid H2O so it is a pure substance, at least ideally.


Is salt water a pure substance and why?

no , its a mixture. salt is a pure substance, as is water, but togher they are a mixture.....


Is ethanol a mixture or a pure substance?

Ethanol is a pure substance, but it is rare to encounter it pure. Laboratory alcohol usually contains small amounts of water and methanol. Alcoholic drinks contain large quantities of water, as well as flavourings.


What classifies a substance as a pure substance?

A pure substance is a substance that is constant throughout. Such as water, tin or sulfur.


Is tap water a pure substance or a homogeneous substance?

it is a pure substance if your still unsure google it