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Compounds

Question 10 of 10 • Chemistry - SC3210 A-CR

Which statement correctly describes why a compound is a pure substance?

Answer
A
A compound is not a pure substance because each of its molecules is made up of the atoms of two or more different elements.
B
A compound is a pure substance because its molecule cannot be broken down into simpler particles by physical means.
C
A compound is not a pure substance because it is not an element, and only elements are pure substances.
D
A compound is a pure substance because it consists of two different elements, which are pure substances.
Which statement correctly describes why a…