
Introductory Chemistry
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Chapter 4, Problem 56QAP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
If most of the substances are found in elemental or combined form should be determined.
Concept Introduction:
An element is a simplest type of a pure substance which is composed of only one type of matter. For examples; silver, gold platinum etc.
A pure substance or compound is composed of two or more type of matter in definite proportion. For examples; ammonia which is composed by Hydrogen and nitrogen in definite proportion etc.
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