Question

Sugar must undergo a chemical change before it can be broken down into

carbon and water. Based on this information, what type of substance is
sugar?
O A a crystal
O B. a compound
O c. a transition element
OD. a heterogeneous mixture

Answer 1

B. a compound

Step-by-step explanation:

• A mixture is a substance that is made of two or more components that are not chemically combined. For example a mixture of water and paraffin.
• A compound, on the other hand, is a pure substance that is made up of two or more atoms of different elements that are chemically joined together.
• Unlike an element which can not be broken by chemical means into simpler components, a compound can be chemically broken down to smaller substances such as smaller compounds or individual elements.
• Sugar is an example of a compound that is made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms.