Which statement best describes the molecule?
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Responses
an element composed of oxygen and carbon atoms.
an element composed of oxygen and carbon atoms.
an atom composed of oxygen and carbon elements.
an atom composed of oxygen and carbon elements.
a mixture composed of oxygen and carbon compounds.
a mixture composed of oxygen and carbon compounds.
a compound composed of oxygen and carbon atoms.
1 answer
The best statement that describes the molecule of a gas that is present in Earth's atmosphere is:
a compound composed of oxygen and carbon atoms.
This indicates that the molecule consists of different types of atoms (oxygen and carbon) chemically bonded together, which is characteristic of a compound.
