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Is epsom salt a pure substance or mixture

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Epsom salt is a compound.
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Answer:

A pure substance

Step-by-step explanation:

Epsom salt is named after Epsom, the town in England where it was discovered. Epsom salt is an inorganic salt, Magnesium Sulfate, its formula is MgSO₄.

It is more commonly found in its heptahydrate state: MgSO₄·7H₂O. However the water (or hydration) refers only to the structure of its crystals, as such the hydrated salt is still considered a pure substance.

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