Pure Substances and Mixtures
Classify each of the following as a pure substance or a mixture:
a. sugar in a sugar bowl
b. a collection of nickels and dimes
c. coffee with milk and sugar
a. Sugar is a compound, which is a pure substance.
b. The nickels and dimes are physically mixed, but not chemically combined, which makes the collection a mixture.
c. The coffee, milk, and sugar are physically mixed, but not chemically combined, which makes it a mixture.