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A mixture that appears to only contain one substance is a(n) ____
A
element
B
homogeneous mixture
C
heterogeneous mixture
D
compound
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A homogeneous mixture, or solution, may appear to be a pure substance as the components are not easily distinguishable from each other. In a homogeneous mixture, however evenly distributed, at some point the components were separate and could be separated again.

Detailed explanation-2: -A homogeneous mixture appears to contain only one substance. Based on the size of its largest particles, a mixture can be classified as a solution, a suspension, or a colloid.

Detailed explanation-3: -Homogeneous mixtures appear uniform to the eye. They consist of a single phase, be it liquid, gas, or solid, no matter where you sample them or how closely you examine them. The chemical composition is the same for any sample of the mixture.

Detailed explanation-4: -A homogeneous mixture is a mixture in which the composition is uniform throughout the mixture. All solutions would be considered homogeneous.

Detailed explanation-5: -For example, A mixture of salt and water, A mixture of water and sugar, These mixtures have the same composition of components throughout the mixture so both mixtures are examples of homogeneous mixtures.

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