Differentiate between the following.
Pure substances and impure substances

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The differences between pure substances and mixtures are given below.
Pure Substances Mixtures
It cannot be broken down or separated into new products. It can be separated using different separation methods.
Constant physical and chemical properties. Mixtures have varying physical and chemical properties.
Pure substances are made up of a single element. A mixture is a combination of two substances or elements.

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Pure Substances	Mixtures
It cannot be broken down or separated into new products.	It can be separated using different separation methods.
Constant physical and chemical properties.	Mixtures have varying physical and chemical properties.
Pure substances are made up of a single element.	A mixture is a combination of two substances or elements.