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Chapter 1: Problem 87

Classify each of the following as a mixture or a pure substance. a. water b. blood c. the oceans d. iron e. brass f. uranium g. wine h. leather i. table salt Of the pure substances, which are elements and which are compounds?

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a. water: Pure substance (Compound: H₂O) b. blood: Mixture c. the oceans: Mixture d. iron: Pure substance (Element: Fe) e. brass: Mixture f. uranium: Pure substance (Element: U) g. wine: Mixture h. leather: Mixture i. table salt: Pure substance (Compound: NaCl)

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Classify as mixture or pure substance

a. water: Pure substance b. blood: Mixture c. the oceans: Mixture d. iron: Pure substance e. brass: Mixture f. uranium: Pure substance g. wine: Mixture h. leather: Mixture i. table salt: Pure substance
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Identify pure substances as elements or compounds

a. water: Compound (H₂O) d. iron: Element (Fe) f. uranium: Element (U) i. table salt: Compound (NaCl)

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