Question

Based on how this sample looks, which term describes the matter that makes up granite?

OA. pure substance
OB. element
OC. mixture
OD. compound​

Answer 1

Granite is a mixture, not a pure substance, element, or compound, because it consists of several minerals combined in variable proportions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The term that describes the matter that makes up granite is a mixture. Granite is composed of several different minerals, such as quartz, feldspar, and mica, which are physically combined but not chemically bonded. Since these components retain their unique identities and properties, and granite can have varying proportions of these minerals, it is not a pure substance, element, or compound.

Answer 2

C. mixture

Step-by-step explanation:

A mixture is an impure substance. It has the following properties;

• It's composition is indefinite
• Their constituents retain their identities i.e. physical properties are retained
• Constituents react differently to changed conditions
• They can easily be separated into constituents by physical methods.

Granite is a rock. A rock is usually formed by a combination of different minerals.

Granite is made up of many compounds and so it is a mixture.