Question

A student drew pictures to show the differences between elements and compounds.



Which statement can the student support with her pictures?

(1 point)
Responses

An element contains multiple substances, and a compound contains only one atom.
An element contains multiple substances, and a compound contains only one atom.

An element is made of a single type of atom, and a compound is made of two or more atoms.
An element is made of a single type of atom, and a compound is made of two or more atoms.

An element is very reactive, but a compound is always stable.
An element is very reactive, but a compound is always stable.

An element exists in any state of matter, and a compound can only be in a solid state.

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GPT-4o mini
The statement that the student can support with her pictures is:

**An element is made of a single type of atom, and a compound is made of two or more atoms.**

This statement accurately describes the distinctions between elements and compounds in terms of their atomic composition. Elements consist of only one type of atom, while compounds are formed from two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.

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