Which one of the following substances is NOT a mixture ?
Ice
Ice-cream
Air
Honey
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2019
Ice is the solid state of water (H₂O). Water is a chemical compound, meaning it is formed from different elements (Hydrogen and Oxygen) chemically combined in a fixed ratio. A compound is considered a pure substance.
Ice-cream is a mixture of water, milk solids, sugars, fats, flavorings, and air.
Air is a mixture of gases, primarily nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide.
Honey is a mixture consisting mainly of sugars and water, along with other components like enzymes, minerals, etc.