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What describes the relationship between elements and compounds?

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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:

.A few elements can combine to form a compound

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

B. A few elements can combine to form a compound

Step-by-step 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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