Question

A substance is composed of only one kind of atom and can't be separated into simpler substances or converted into another substance by chemical processes.

Under which category would you classify this substance?
A) element
B) compound
C) solution
D) suspension

Answer 1

The correct answer among the choices given is option A. Elements are distinguished from compounds. An element is a pure chemical substance which is from a same atom while compounds are from different elements. It contains atoms of different elements.