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What describes the relationship between elements and compounds?

Group of answer choices


A. Carbon changes to Oxygen to form a compound


B.A few elements can combine to form a compound


C. Carbon is always a part of a compound


D. A few compounds combine to form an element

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Answer:

B. A few elements can combine to form a compound

Explanation:

  • An element is a substance that cannot  be chemically broken down into  simpler substances.  (THESE ARE IN THE PERIODIC TABLE OF THE ELEMENTS)
  • A compound is a substance composed of two or more elements in fixed,  definite proportions.

Source:  Tro Nivaldo J.. Principles of Chemistry (p. G-4). Pearson Education. Kindle Edition.

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Answer:

.A few elements can combine to form a compound

Explanation: