A.
There are more elements than those listed, and they can combine in an infinite number of ways.
B.
There are more elements than those listed that combine to produce a limited number of compounds.
C.
The number of elements is limited to the periodic table, but they can combine in a multitude of ways.
D.
The number of elements is limited to the periodic table and combine to produce a small number of compounds.
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The correct answer is:
C. The number of elements is limited to the periodic table, but they can combine in a multitude of ways.
While the periodic table contains a finite number of elements, the ways in which these elements can bond and combine result in a vast array of compounds and materials, which can lead to the formation of all living and nonliving matter.
