Answer: The given compound (water) is a pure substance
Explanation:
A pure substance is defined as the substance which is formed by same or different type of atoms which are chemically combined in a fixed ratio by mass.
Compounds and elements are considered as pure substances
A mixture is defined as the substance which is made by mixing two or more substances in any ratio. They can be separated by physical means.
Water [tex](H_2O)[/tex] is formed by the combination of hydrogen and oxygen elements in z fixed ratio of 1 : 8 by mass. Therefore, it is considered as a compound.
Hence, the given compound (water) is a pure substance
