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Question
Define a pure substance. How many types of pure substances do you know?
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Solution
Pure substances: “A substance of a definite composition which has consistent properties throughout, is called a pure substance” Types of pure substances: Pure substances are of two types
(i) Elements
(ii) Compounds
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