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Identify each of the following as a pure substance or a mixture:(aluminum foil)
A
Pure Substance
B
Mixture
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Aluminum foil is composed of aluminum atoms. Hence it is classified as a pure substance.

Detailed explanation-2: -All elements are mostly pure substances. A few of them include gold, copper, oxygen, chlorine, diamond, etc. Compounds such as water, salt or crystals, baking soda amongst others are also grouped as pure substances.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the more general sense, a pure substance is any homogeneous mixture. That is, it is matter that appears uniform in appearance and composition, no matter how small the sample size. Examples of pure substances include iron, steel, and water. Air is a homogeneous mixture that is often considered to be a pure substance.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pure Substance: The substances that are free from any kind of mixture and contain only one kind of particle are pure substances. Examples of pure substances include iron, aluminum, silver, and gold.

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