Which one of the following substances is not a mixture?

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Q: (NDA-II/2019)

Which one of the following substances is not a mixture?

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

NDA-II

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0,18,13,18,3,5,5

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{'mixture': [0, 0, 1, 5], 'substances': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'soil': [7, 0, 4, 7], 'seawater': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'tin': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'air': [1, 0, 0, 0]}

Option 1: Tin is a pure element and not a mixture. It is made up of atoms of a single type, which means it has a uniform composition throughout.

Option 2: Seawater is a mixture. It is composed of various substances such as water, salt, dissolved gases, and minerals. These components can vary in concentration and can be physically separated.

Option 3: Soil is also a mixture. It consists of a combination of minerals, organic matter, water, and air. The composition of soil can vary depending on its location and can be separated into its individual components.

Option 4: Air is a mixture of gases. It is composed of primarily nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other trace gases. The proportions of these gases can vary, making air a mixture.

In summary, all options except for option 1 are mixtures. Tin is the correct answer as it is a pure element, not a mixture.