Question

Elaborate on whether this structural diagram represents an element or a compound.

A) The compound is made up of multiple atoms.
B) This element is made up of two different atoms.
C) It is an allotrope representing a hydrobromide ion.
D) This structural geometry shows elemental bromide.

Answer 1

The compound is made up of multiple atoms.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is option A.

Step-by-step explanation:

A compound is defined as the substance in which two different elements combine in a fixed ratio. Example:
`H_2O, CO_2` etc..

An element is defined as the simplest substance having same type of atoms. Example: Carbon (C), Oxygen (O) etc..

Allotrope is defined as a property of some elements in which they are exist in different physical forms. Examples: Allotropes of carbon are graphite, diamond etc..

In a given image, the molecule is made up of two different types of elements which are hydrogen and carbon. Hence, it is termed as a compound named as ethane.

Thus, the correct answer is Option A.