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Is Matter Around Us Pure?
The concept of 'pure' substances differs in everyday language and scientific terms, where pure substances contain only one type of particle, unlike common mixtures. ### Medium Summary While products like milk and salt are labeled as pure, they are actually mixtures from a scientific perspective. Pure substances, such as sodium chloride, consist of uniform chemical composition, whereas mixtures contain multiple substances with varied properties. ### Detailed Summary # Is Matter Around Us Pure? This section explores the definition of purity in substances, distinguishing between mixtures and pure substances. Everyday items like milk, ghee, and salt may be perceived as pure due to their market labels. However, scientifically, these products are mixtures of various components—milk is composed of water, fat, proteins, etc. In contrast, pure substances consist of only one type of particle, like sodium chloride (table salt) or sugar, which maintain consistent properties. Mixtures, such as soft drinks and soil, can be separated into their components, but the components of a pure substance cannot be physically divided further. This critical distinction underscores the importance of understanding material composition, impacting fields like chemistry and environmental science. 
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