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Classification of Matter

According to Linus Pauling, substances are "homogeneous species of matter with reasonably definite chemical composition." There are two types of pure substances, elements and compounds (Molecules).

Mixtures are divided into Homogeneous (solutions) and Heterogeneous.

The Classification of Matter

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