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A material that consists of only one type of element or compound.

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Pure substance

Step-by-step explanation:

A material that consists of only one type of element or compound is regarded as a pure substance.

A pure substance has the following properties;

  • All the parts are the same throughout i.e. they are homogenous
  • They have a definite composition.
  • They cannot easily be separated or broken down into simpler substances by physical means.
  • Separation by physical methods is not easy
  • They have unique sets of properties.

Compounds and elements are pure substances too.

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