Question

define pure substances state their characteristics

Answer 1

Dear Student,

Pure substances are defined as substances that are made of only one type of atom or only one type of molecule.

The main characteristics of pure substances are -

• Pure substances are mostly homogeneous in nature containing only one type of atoms or molecules.
• These substances mainly have a constant or uniform composition throughout.
• The substances have fixed boiling and melting points.
• A pure substance usually participates in a chemical reaction to form predictable products.

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