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  • Pure vs. Impure Substances: Examples & Definitions

    20 Pure and Impure Substances Around Us:

    Pure Substances:

    1. Water (H₂O): Found in rivers, lakes, and rain.

    2. Gold (Au): Used in jewelry, electronics, and dentistry.

    3. Salt (NaCl): Used for seasoning food and preserving it.

    4. Sugar (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁): Sweetener found in various forms like granulated, brown, and powdered sugar.

    5. Diamond (C): A precious gem known for its hardness and brilliance.

    6. Oxygen (O₂): The gas we breathe.

    7. Helium (He): A lighter-than-air gas used in balloons and scientific research.

    8. Iron (Fe): A strong metal used in construction and manufacturing.

    9. Copper (Cu): A reddish-brown metal used in wiring, plumbing, and coins.

    10. Mercury (Hg): A heavy, liquid metal used in thermometers and barometers.

    Impure Substances:

    11. Seawater: A mixture of water, salts, and other dissolved substances.

    12. Milk: A mixture of water, fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.

    13. Air: A mixture of gases including nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and others.

    14. Soil: A mixture of rock particles, organic matter, water, and air.

    15. Blood: A mixture of blood cells, plasma, and other components.

    16. Coffee: A mixture of water and coffee grounds.

    17. Tea: A mixture of water and tea leaves.

    18. Fruit juice: A mixture of water, sugars, and fruit pulp.

    19. Sand: A mixture of various rock particles.

    20. Concrete: A mixture of cement, sand, gravel, and water.

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