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2. Define the following with an example for each:

(a) Pure Substance


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Part 1: Pure Substances

  • Pure substances are substances that are made up of only one kind of particle and have a fixed or constant structure.
  • Pure substances are mostly homogeneous in nature containing only one type of atom or molecule.
  • These substances mainly have a constant or uniform composition throughout.

Part 2: Examples of Pure Substances

  • All elements are mostly pure substances. A few examples include gold, copper, oxygen, chlorine, diamond, etc.
  • Compounds such as water, salt or crystals, and baking soda amongst others are also grouped as pure substances.

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