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a material that can be represented by a chemical formula is
A
a homogeneous solution
B
an element
C
pure substance
D
mixture
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Elements and compounds are both examples of pure substances.

Detailed explanation-2: -A pure substance is that which contain one kind of molecule. They have fixed chemical formula. Like water is a pure substance with chemical formula H2O.

Detailed explanation-3: -Compounds are represented by chemical formulas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Examples of Pure Substances 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-5: -A substance that has a fixed chemical composition throughout is called a pure substance such as water, air, and nitrogen. A pure substance does not have to be of a single element or compound.

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