A substance that cannot be decomposed by a simple chemical process into two or more different substances is ________.
A
molecule
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B
element
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C
mixture
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D
compound
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Solution
The correct option is B element Elements are pure substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical or physical means. Therefore, correct option is B.