chemical formula homework help
Instructions: Highlight the entire most correct answer for each problem or answer the question
How can one tell from a chemical formula whether a substance is an element or a compound?
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A. The chemical formula for a compound contains two or more different elements while the chemical formula for an element only shows one type of atom. |
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B. The chemical formula for a compound always contains two elements while the chemical formula for an element is shorter. |
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C. The chemical formula for a compound is simpler than the chemical formula for an element. |
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D. The chemical formula for an element is made up of only one atom while the chemical formula for a compound will always have more than one atom. |
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E. The chemical formula for a compound contains two or more different types of atoms, indicating that it is a mixture of elements. |
