Which Statement Concerning the Classification of Matter Is FALSE

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the classification of matter is FALSE?

• A)All matter is either pure substance or a compound.
• B)An element is a pure substance that generally cannot be changed into a simpler form of matter.
• C)A compound is a pure substance made up of two or more different elements combined in a definite,reproducible way.
• D)A pure substance is composed of only one type of component.
• E)A mixture is the physical combination of two or more pure substances in which each substance retains its own identity.

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Definitions:

Stretches

Exercises aimed at improving the flexibility and elasticity of muscles through various extension movements.

Injuries

Harm or damage that is done or sustained by a person, typically requiring medical intervention.

Visceral Smooth Muscle

Muscle tissue found within the walls of internal organs such as the stomach and intestines, involved in involuntary movements.

Peristalsis

The rhythmic contraction of muscles that propels contents through the digestive system, ensuring the process of digestion progresses efficiently.