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Carbon dioxide is formed when two oxygen atoms chemically combine with a carbon atom. which term best describes carbon dioxide?

a.mixtureb.compoundc.atomd.element

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The correct answer is B: a compound. Chemical compounds are made up of multiple atoms of various elements that are chemically bonded. In this case, carbon atoms and oxygen atoms are chemically bonded to create carbon dioxide.

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