what is a substance? is a substance and a pure substance the same thing?

Open in App

Solution

In chemistry a substance is a form of matter, it can be a solid, a liquid or a gas. Even elements, compounds and mixtures come under the category of substance. And, a pure substance will contain same type of particles, without any impurity. So, a pure substance can be an element or a compound.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION:

STATEMENT 1: A pure substance consists of a single type of matter.

STATEMENT 2: A pure substance consists of more than one type of matter.

STATEMENT 3: Milk is a not a pure substance.

STATEMENT 4: Pure substance has same chemical nature.

For a pure substance, boiling point and condensation point are the same.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program