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Which of these is NOT an example of a pure substance? A a tablet of the element known as calcium

B a glass of muddy water
C a glass of ice and water
D a chemical compound known as aluminium oxide​

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Answer:

a glass of muddy water

Step-by-step explanation:

Pure substances contain only one element or compound.

Calcium is one element so it is a pure substance. Ice and water have the same molecular structure, so it is a pure substance. Aluminum oxide is a chemically pure compound.

The only example that is not a pure substance is muddy water due to the multiple components of mud mixing with the components of water.

Hope that helps.

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