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No it is not. A pure substance is one that can only be broken down by chemical means. Because the ocean is made up of different things (salt, water, other minerals, fish, etc.) that can be physically broken down (by evaporation for example), it is not a pure substance.
Pure substances are classified as either Elements or Compounds.
The ocean is a Mixture. Some would classify it as a Heterogeneous mixture because of the seaweed and fish and whatnot in it. The water in the ocean itself is a Homogeneous Mixture (also known as a Solution).
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Is a diamond a pure substance?
yes, a diamond is a crystalline form of pure carbon, there for making it a pure substance.
What is another name for a pure substance?
The terms element and compound are used to identify pure substances.
Is mineral a pure substance?
Theoretically a mineral is a pure substance; practically this situation is not so frequent.
How is the density of a pure substance affected if the mass and or volume are changed?
The density of a pure substance remains constant regardless of changes in mass or volume. Density is a physical property that is inherent to a substance and is calculated as mass divided by volume. As long as the substance remains the same, the density will not change.
Is the white substance left behind when tap water evaporates is it a pure substance or a mixture?
It would be a mixture of various minerals and chemicals if any were present in the water before evaporation
Is the Pacific Ocean pure substance or mixture?
Mixture, salt + water + other minerals + fish
Is the Pacific Ocean pure substance or a mixture?
Mixture, salt + water + other minerals + fish
Is an ocean mixture or a pure substance?
it is a mixture.
Is ocean water a pure substance or mixture?
the ocean is a mixture.
Why is water and salt not a pure subatance?
ocean water is not a pure substance because it has to particles salt and water so there for it does not have a1 particle so it is a pure substance
What sea is Hawaii in?
Pacific Ocean
Where can you find information on the polynesian culture?
Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Paciific Ocean Pacific Ocean Pacific ocean Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Good Luck With D.G 27 Mr. Kraft Mrs. Cheon and Mrs. Elwells class;-.)
What is the bigest ocean?
The pacific ocean is bigger than all the rest.
What is the largest ocean in the Pacific Ocean?
the pacific ocean is an ocean by itself. there are no oceans in the pacific ocean beside the pacific ocean.
Which ocean is larger Pacific Ocean or Atlantic Ocean?
The Pacific Ocean
What is the ocean on the west side of the US?
The Pacific Ocean is west of the United States mainland.
What ocean are the Hawaiian islands located in?
Pacific OceanHawaii is in the central Pacific.
