Which statement can the student support with her pictures?
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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.
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.
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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 reflects the definitions of elements and compounds, where elements consist of only one type of atom, while compounds are made up of different types of atoms that are chemically bonded together. The other statements contain inaccuracies or misconceptions.
