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Matter with definite and constant composition, and distinct chemical properties is known as a/an :

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element

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mixture

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pure substance

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impure substance

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Solution

The correct option is C

pure substance


The matter with definite and constant composition and distinct chemical properties is known as a pure substance.
This basically means that the composition and properties of this matter are fixed and constant throughout the space it is spread.
A pure substance can be further classified as elements and compounds. Mixtures are impure substances, which does not have definite and constant composition.


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