Which of the following statements is FALSE? Which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Mixtures may be composed of two or more elements, two or more compounds, or a combination of both.

b. A mixture may be either homogeneous or heterogeneous.

c. Matter may be a pure substance or it may be a mixture.

d. A pure substance may either be an element or a compound.

e. All of the above statements are true

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Chemistry

Violet Figueroa

3 July, 10:40

Which of the following statements is FALSE? Which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Mixtures may be composed of two or more elements, two or more compounds, or a combination of both.

b. A mixture may be either homogeneous or heterogeneous.

c. Matter may be a pure substance or it may be a mixture.

d. A pure substance may either be an element or a compound.

e. All of the above statements are true

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Landin Irwin · Answer 1

Answer: option A) Mixtures may be composed of two or more elements, two or more compounds, or a combination of both.

Explanation:

A mixture is a combination of two or more substances mixed together and can be separated by physical methods.

A combination of two elements or compounds will yield chemical compounds NOT a mixture.

Thus, option A is false statement