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Classify each of the following as either a mixture or a pure substance:

a. orange juice ___________
b. paper ____________
c. nitrogen _______________
d. blood _________________
a) Mixture, Substance, Substance, Mixture
b) Substance, Substance, Mixture, Mixture
c) Mixture, Mixture, Substance, Mixture
d) Substance, Mixture, Substance, Mixture

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Final answer:

Orange juice and blood are heterogeneous mixtures, paper is a heterogeneous mixture, and nitrogen is a pure substance (specifically an element). The correct classification for these substances is mixture, mixture, substance (element), and mixture respectively.

Step-by-step explanation:

Classifying Substances

To classify each substance as either a mixture or a pure substance and further into categories such as element, compound, homogeneous mixture, or heterogeneous mixture, consider the following:

  • Orange juice is generally a heterogeneous mixture because it can contain pulp and other particles that are not uniformly distributed.
  • Paper is a heterogeneous mixture as it can include a combination of cellulose, lignin, fillers, and other additives.
  • Nitrogen, when pure, is an element since it is composed of only one type of atom.
  • Blood is a heterogeneous mixture because it contains various types of cells, proteins, and other substances which are not uniformly distributed.

Considering this information, the correct classification would be: a) Mixture, b) Mixture, c) Substance (Element specifically), d) Mixture. Thus, the answer choice that correctly classifies each item is:

c) Mixture, Mixture, Substance, Mixture

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