Which of these statements best describes the relationship between matter, pure substances, and mixtures? pure substances can be divided into two groups: matter and mixtures. matter can be divided into two groups: pure substances and mixtures. mixtures and matter are two of many different types of pure substances pure substances and matter are two of many different types of mixtures.

The answer you are looking for is the second option, "Matter can be divided into two groups: pure substances and mixtures."

A pure substance can describe a pure element or chemically bonded elements. A pure substance cannot be broken down into further substances. An example of these would be Fe (iron) or O2 (oxygen).

A mixture is a structure made from physically combining different non-bonded substances. An example of a mixture is blood.

Both pure substances and mixtures are types of matter.

The answer is b on plato.

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