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Both elements and compounds have fixed composition and a definite set of properties.


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The correct option is A True

Pure Substance:

  • Any substance that is made up of a single type of particles that have a definite set of properties and the same chemical nature is called a pure substance.
  • It contains only one kind of particle. It can be an element or a compound.
  • For example water, sugar, salt, sodium, tin, etc.
  • i) Elements - examples are iron, silver, gold mercury, etc.
  • ii) Compounds - examples are water, carbon dioxide, methane, vinegar, etc.

Thus, the given statement is True. I.e., Both elements and compounds have fixed composition and a definite set of properties.


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