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A pure substance can only be-...

A pure substance can only be-

A

Compound

B

an element

C

an element or a compound

D

a heterogeneous mixture

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C
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  • Which of the the following statements are true for pure substance ? (i) pure substance contain only one kind of particles (ii) pure substance may be compounds or mixtures (ii) pure substance have the same composition throughout (iv) pure substances can be exemplified by all elements other than nickel

    A
    (i) and (ii)
    B
    (i) and (iii)
    C
    (iii) and (iv)
    D
    (ii) and (iii)
  • What is the name given to a pure substance with only one kind of atoms?

    A
    element
    B
    compound
    C
    mixture
    D
    suspension
  • Which of the following statements are true for pure substances ? (i) Pure substances contain only one kind of particles (ii) Pure substances may be compounds or mixtures (iii) Pure substances have the same composition throughout (iv) Pure substances can be exemplified by all elements other than nickel.

    A
    (i) and (ii)
    B
    (i) and (iii)
    C
    (iii) and (iv)
    D
    (ii) and (iii).
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