
Concept explainers
Which substance is a pure compound?
a. Gold
b. Water
c. Milk
d. Fruit cake

Interpretation: From the given substances, a pure compound is to be identified.
Concept Introduction: Pure substances are of two types - elements and compounds. A compound is made up of two or more elements that are combined in a fixed proportion.
Answer to Problem 1SAQ
Correct answer: Water is a pure compound.
Therefore, option (b) is correct.
Explanation of Solution
Reason for correct option:
A compound is a substance that is made up of two or more elements in fixed definite proportions. In comparison to pure elements, compounds are more common. This is so because elements, being chemically reactive, undergo combinations with other elements, resulting in the formation of compounds.
Water is a pure compound. It is made up of hydrogen and oxygen in a definite proportion. It can be decomposed into simpler substances.
Hence, option (b) is correct.
Reasons for incorrect options:
Option (a) is gold, which is an element. So, it is an incorrect answer.
Option (c) is milk, which is a complex mixture. It consists of water, sugar, and fats. So, it is an incorrect answer.
Option (d) is fruit cake, which is a mixture of different compounds. So, it is an incorrect answer.
Hence, options (a), (c), and (d) are incorrect.
Want to see more full solutions like this?
Chapter 3 Solutions
Introductory Chemistry (6th Edition)
Additional Science Textbook Solutions
Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)
Microbiology: An Introduction
Cosmic Perspective Fundamentals
Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (9th Edition)
Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (5th Edition)
Chemistry: The Central Science (14th Edition)
- please provide the structure for this problem, thank you!arrow_forwardDraw the Fischer projection from the skeletal structure shown below. HO OH OH OH OH H Q Drawing Atoms, Bonds and Rings Charges I ☐ T HO H H OH HO I CH2OH H OH Drag H OH -CH2OH CHO -COOH Undo Reset Remove Donearrow_forwardplease provide the structure for this problem, thank youarrow_forward
- presented by Morallen Lig Intermine the hand product for the given mution by adding atoms, bonds, nonhonding diarion panda скуль Step 3: Comp the draw the product Step 2: Agama workup Compithe 429 ملولةarrow_forwardReaction A 0,0arrow_forwardpresented by Morillon Leaning Predict the organic product for the min кусур HSC Adithane carved arnown to come than that to the condon slchroruis in acid in in aquishri with ноюarrow_forward
- 6.15PM Sun Mar 30 K Draw the major product of this reaction. Include any relevant stereochemistry. Ignore inorganic byproducts. Problem 1 of O H [PhзPCH2CH3]*C|¯ NaH Drawing > Q Atoms, Bonds and Draw or tap a nearrow_forward8:17 PM Sun Mar 30 Draw the major product of this reaction. Ignore inorganic byproducts. HSCH2CH2CH2SH, BF3 Probler Drawing Ato Bonds Clarrow_forwardpresented by Mr L How the coprion. (Il Done in no wraction, dew the starting redential) доarrow_forward
- 8:16 PM Sun Mar 30 K Draw the major product of this reaction. Ignore inorganic byproducts. Proble 1. CH3MgBr 2. H3O+ F Drawingarrow_forwardо но оarrow_forwardName the major organic product of the following action of 4-chloro-4-methyl-1-pentanol in neutral pollution 10+ Now the product. The product has a molecular formula f b. In a singly hain, the starting, material again converts into a secule with the molecular kormula CIO. but with comply Draw the major organic structure inhalationarrow_forward
- Introductory Chemistry: A FoundationChemistryISBN:9781337399425Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCostePublisher:Cengage LearningChemistry: Matter and ChangeChemistryISBN:9780078746376Author:Dinah Zike, Laurel Dingrando, Nicholas Hainen, Cheryl WistromPublisher:Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Pub CoWorld of Chemistry, 3rd editionChemistryISBN:9781133109655Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCostePublisher:Brooks / Cole / Cengage Learning
- Chemistry & Chemical ReactivityChemistryISBN:9781337399074Author:John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David TreichelPublisher:Cengage LearningChemistry: The Molecular ScienceChemistryISBN:9781285199047Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. StanitskiPublisher:Cengage Learning




