Classify each substance as a pure substance or a mixture.

Chapter 1, Problem 37E

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QUESTION:

Classify each substance as a pure substance or a mixture. If it is a pure substance, classify it as an element or a compound. If it is a mixture, classify it as homogeneous or heterogeneous.

a. sweat                         b. carbon dioxide

c. aluminum                         d. vegetable soup

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QUESTION:

Classify each substance as a pure substance or a mixture. If it is a pure substance, classify it as an element or a compound. If it is a mixture, classify it as homogeneous or heterogeneous.

a. sweat                         b. carbon dioxide

c. aluminum                         d. vegetable soup

ANSWER:

Solution 37E: All digits of a measurement including uncertain number are called significant figures. Significant figures = all certain digits + one uncertain digit The rules for determining the significant figures are (i) Zeros between nonzero digits are always significant (ii) Zeros at the beginning of a number are never significant. (iiI) Zeros at the end of a number are significant if the number has a decimal point (a) 601 kg, There are three significant figures. This is because , zero is between the non zero digits. So

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