Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Substance A, B, and C has to be classified as element, or compound, or no such classification possible from the given reaction
Concept Introduction:
Element is a pure substance and it cannot be broken down into simpler pure substance by chemical means like
Compound is also a pure substance that can be broken down into simpler substance by chemical means and not physical means.
(b)
Interpretation:
Substance D, E, F, and G has to be classified as element, or compound, or no such classification possible from the given reaction
Concept Introduction:
Element is a pure substance and it cannot be broken down into simpler pure substance by chemical means like chemical reaction, electric current, heat, or light.
Compound is also a pure substance that can be broken down into simpler substance by chemical means and not physical means.
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