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Air is probably one of the most underrated matter in our lives. Even we often take it for granted. Just because we don’t actually ‘see’ it, doesn’t mean it’s not there. Of course it’s there. And it matters a lot in our daily life (I mean, we need air to breathe in right?). Now if…

Gasoline is a liquid that is used as fuel in various vehicles. Not all vehicles use gasoline, but many of them do. If you take a moment to think about it, maybe you are now curious, what kind of matter is gasoline in science? Is gasoline an element, compound, or mixture? Gasoline is scientifically a…

If you have sweet tooth, you probably have stumbled upon sucrose multiple times in your life. Is sucrose an element, compound, or mixture? Sucrose (C12H22O11) is a compound that consists of various elements i.e. carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen that combine chemically in a definite ratio. It’s neither an element nor a mixture. Sucrose a.k.a table…

With so many substances to learn in Chemistry, it might be a bit overwhelming to distinguish between one and another. Especially when we cannot see the substance with naked eye. One of the substances that we don’t always see everyday is krypton. If you love science, you might have heard the word ‘Krypton’ mentioned several…

If you love cooking, you probably are familiar with vinegar. This liquid substance is amazing. It has a distinctive flavor that can be added to various cuisines. And if you love science, you probably are wondering, what kind of matter vinegar is. Is vinegar an element, compound, or mixture? Vinegar is a mixture that contains…

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous chemical substance. In our everyday life, carbon monoxide can be found in the fumes of vehicles, fireplaces, and stoves. If you’re landed here, chances are you’re curious about the classification of carbon monoxide, right? Is carbon monoxide an element, compound, or mixture? Carbon monoxide (CO) is a compound that consists…