which list only includes terms that describe oxygen gas, 0_2?

a. atom, element, molecule
b. compound, molecule, pure substance
c. atom, compound, molecule
d. element, molecule, pure substance

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The correct answer is d. element, molecule, pure substance.

  • Element: Oxygen (O) is an element, and O₂ is a diatomic molecule of that element.
  • Molecule: O₂ is a molecule because it consists of two atoms of oxygen bonded together.
  • Pure substance: O₂ is considered a pure substance since it has a uniform composition throughout.

The other options do not accurately describe oxygen gas specifically.