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 is very reactive, but a compound is always stable.
An element is very reactive, but a compound is always stable.
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 exists in any state of matter, and a compound can only be in a solid state.
An element exists in any state of matter, and a compound can only be in a solid state.
An element is made of a single type of atom, and a compound is made of two or more atoms.
Which statement can the student support with her pictures?
(1 point)
Responses
An element is very reactive, but a compound is always stable.
An element is very reactive, but a compound is always stable.
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 exists in any state of matter, and a compound can only be in a solid state.
An element exists in any state of matter, and a compound can only be in a solid state.
An element is made of a single type of atom, and a compound is made of two or more atoms.
Answers
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 accurately describes the distinction between elements and compounds, as elements consist of only one kind of atom, while compounds are formed when two or more different types of atoms bond together.
**An element is made of a single type of atom, and a compound is made of two or more atoms.**
This accurately describes the distinction between elements and compounds, as elements consist of only one kind of atom, while compounds are formed when two or more different types of atoms bond together.