Achemist is studying an unknown substance. he can break it into its elemental components only by using chemical means. based on this observation, how should the unknown substance be classified?

The answer would be:

Pure substance: specifically a compound

Pure substances can be categorized into compounds and elements. A compound is a pure substance that cannot be broken down physically, but it can be broken down through chemical means. It is this property that differentiates it from mixtures. Mixtures can be broken down by physical and/or chemical means.

Elements on the other hand, cannot be broken down at all because it is in its simplest form and is also considered as a pure substance.

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explanation:

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