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Classify each substance as a pure substance or a mixture.
Chapter 1, Problem 37E(choose chapter or problem)
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