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

Detailed explanation-1: -A sample of helium is composed of only helium atoms. Hence it is classified as a pure substance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Helium gas is a PURE SUBSTANCE because is only contains a single element in its composition.

Detailed explanation-3: -He is a pure substance. There is only one type of particle. As such, we classify He as a pure substance and not a mixture. Mixtures contain two or more elements.

Detailed explanation-4: -Helium is an example of a pure substance because it is a collection of helium atoms in the gas state.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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