4x Which of the following is a compound?

A
Nitrogen (N2)

Hydrogen (H2)

C
Helium (He)

D
Hydrochloric acid (HCI)

1 answer

A compound is a substance made up of two or more different elements that are chemically bonded together.

Among the options you provided:

A. Nitrogen (N2) - This is a diatomic molecule made of two nitrogen atoms; it is not a compound because it consists of only one element.

B. Hydrogen (H2) - This is a diatomic molecule made of two hydrogen atoms; it is also not a compound as it consists of only one element.

C. Helium (He) - This is a noble gas and consists of single, unbonded helium atoms; it is not a compound.

D. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) - This is a compound that consists of hydrogen (H) and chlorine (Cl) atoms chemically bonded together.

Therefore, the correct answer is D. Hydrochloric acid (HCl).