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What cannot be broken down further by physical or chemical means and is therefore considered?
an element --- considered a pure substance
Can a pure substance be further decomposed?
no. wanna know why? a pure substance is made up of only one type of atom. atoms can't be broken down (divided) definition of an atom: that which cannot be divided. there ya go! ur welcome :) -shamansh
Is bleach a pure substance?
Bleach can be a pure substance, but it is often not. Pure bleach is called hydrochloride. When you buy bleach to use at home, it is a mixture, not pure bleach.
Is a compound a mixture or a pure substance?
A pure compound is a substance composed of a specific molecule or formula unit composed of 2 or more elements that cannot be broken down physically.
Is sap a pur substance?
I assume you mean PURE, and no, it isnt. the definition of a pure substance is where it cannot be separated into two parts. sap is made of lots of different pure elements.
Pure substance that cant be broken down?
a pure substance is made up of only one type of atom. atoms can't be broken down (divided) definition of an atom: that which cannot be divided. there ya go! ur welcome :) -shamansh
What cannot be broken down further by physical or chemical means and is therefore considered?
an element --- considered a pure substance
Can a pure substance be further decomposed?
no. wanna know why? a pure substance is made up of only one type of atom. atoms can't be broken down (divided) definition of an atom: that which cannot be divided. there ya go! ur welcome :) -shamansh
Can a pure substance be a homogenious mixture?
A pure substance by definition cannot be a mixture. Pure in chemistry means only one substance is present.
What is a substance that cannot be broken downinto a simpler substance called?
pure
Is bleach a pure substance?
Bleach can be a pure substance, but it is often not. Pure bleach is called hydrochloride. When you buy bleach to use at home, it is a mixture, not pure bleach.
What is the difference Element and a compound?
elements: a pure substance which cannot be sub-divided into two or more simpler substances by any chemical or physical means is called an element. eg:carbon-C, oxygen-O2.compound: a pure substance which cannot be sub-divided into components by physical means but can be divided through chemical means is called a compound. eg: copper sulphate-CuSo4, water-H2O.
What is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into similar substances?
An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
What makes something a pure substance?
The fact that it can no longer be broken down. An element is pure because of how it cannot be broken further down.
Is air are pure substance?
As per my knowledge pure substance does not have anything else added to it. Air and water are pure substances that exist in nature. A pure substance cannot be taken apart to locate more substances.
Why is a carbon atom a pure substance?
Biccarbonate is a oure substance because it is not part of a mixture, it is an ion. If you cannot break down a solution without the help of a chemical reaction (ex. Chromate CrO4 cannot be broken down further without a chemical reaction) then it is a pure substance.
What is the substance that can't be broken down?
A pure substance that cannot be broken down is an Element.
