Combined Science GCSE
Mixtures versus single substances
What Mixtures versus single substances means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A pure substance contains only one element or compound, with no other substances mixed in, whereas pure milk is a mixture of water, fats, proteins, sugars and minerals.
Topics that use Mixtures versus single substances
- Pure substances (AQA GCSE)
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