Which of the following is not a pure substance?

Oxygen

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Hydrogen

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Copper

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Sand

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Solution

The correct option is D Sand
A pure substance is one which is made up of one kind of particles. Oxygen, hydrogen and copper contain only one kind of particles. Hence, they are pure substances.

Sand contains many substances, hence it is a mixture.

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