Contrast a mixture and a pure substance. In your answer be sure to explain what each is, how you can tell them apart, and supply

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Contrast a mixture and a pure substance. In your answer be sure to explain what each is, how you can tell them apart, and supply

an example for each.

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Wewaii [24] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-01T20:48:16+03:00

A pure substance<span> has a definite and constant composition. A pure substance can be either an element or a compound, but the composition of a pure substance doesn’t vary.</span> Ex: salt or sugar<span>

</span>Mixtures are physical combinations of pure substances that have no definite or constant composition — the composition of a mixture varies according to who prepares the mixture. Ex: sand mixed with salt