Question
Which statement about atoms and molecules is correct?
a) Elements always exist as pairs of atoms called molecules
b) Elements and compounds can exist as molecules.
c) Elements always exist as separate atoms
a) Elements always exist as pairs of atoms called molecules
b) Elements and compounds can exist as molecules.
c) Elements always exist as separate atoms
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b) Elements and compounds can exist as molecules.
Elements can exist as individual atoms or as molecules in which two or more atoms are chemically bonded together. Compounds, which consist of two or more different elements, can also exist as molecules.
Elements can exist as individual atoms or as molecules in which two or more atoms are chemically bonded together. Compounds, which consist of two or more different elements, can also exist as molecules.