A.
A mixture has the same properties throughout; a pure substance has the different properties throughout.
B.
A mixture has different properties throughout; a pure substance has the same properties throughout.
C.
A mixture is made up of only one type of atom; a pure substance is made up of more than one type of atom.
D.
A mixture is made up of more than one type of atom; a pure substance is made up of only one type of atom.
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The best description of the difference between a mixture and a pure substance is:
B. A mixture has different properties throughout; a pure substance has the same properties throughout.
Mixtures can vary in composition and may have different properties in different parts, while pure substances have a uniform composition and consistent properties throughout.
