What is one characteristic of a sample of matter that indicates it is a pure substance?

Responses
A It can be separated using by a physical means, such as filtering.It can be separated using by a physical means, such as filtering.
B The components in a pure substance do not have to be in definite ratios.The components in a pure substance do not have to be in definite ratios.
C If the composition of a sample varies, the sample is a pure substance.If the composition of a sample varies, the sample is a pure substance.
D If the composition of a sample is fixed, the sample is a pure substance.

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The correct response is:

D If the composition of a sample is fixed, the sample is a pure substance.

A pure substance has a consistent and uniform composition throughout, meaning that its chemical properties are the same no matter how much of the substance you have.