Which of the following is a pure substance?
- Air
- Methane
- Sugar solution
- Milk
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Correct answer: B. Methane
1. A pure substance has a fixed composition made of one kind of particle.
2. Air, sugar solution and milk are all mixtures of more than one substance.
3. Methane (CH₄) is a single compound, so it is a pure substance.
_Source: RRB Group D CEN-02/2018 PYQ, Q.21._