Combined Science GCSE
Everyday versus chemical meaning of pure
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In everyday language a pure substance has had nothing added to it, while chemists use pure to mean only one element or compound with no other substances mixed in.
Topics that use Everyday versus chemical meaning of pure
- Pure substances (AQA GCSE)
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