Here’s a breakdown of items around you, categorized as pure substances or mixtures:
Pure Substances:
Diamond: A form of carbon, a pure element.
Graphite: Another form of carbon, also a pure element.
Distilled Water: Composed solely of H2O molecules, a pure compound.
Salt: A pure compound, NaCl.
Mixtures:
Air: A mixture of various gases, like nitrogen and oxygen.
Soil: A complex mixture of minerals, organic matter, and water.
Steel: An alloy primarily composed of iron and carbon, a mixture.
Cooking Oil: A mixture of various fatty acids and other compounds.
Kerosene: A mixture of hydrocarbons.
Ice Cream: A mixture of cream, sugar, flavorings, and air.
Raw Rubber: A natural polymer that can contain impurities, making it a mixture.
Vulcanized Rubber: A mixture of raw rubber treated with sulfur.