Question

Which of these statements is true?

A.
Some molecules may contain no atoms.

B.
Some elements found in nature exist as molecules.

C.
Some compounds include only one type of element.

D.
Some atoms are made of two or more different elements

Answer 1

C. Some compounds include only one type of element

Because A. is wrong. It is wrong because all molecules contain atoms. Everything contains atoms.

Also, B. is also incorrect because elements cant be molecules unless they aren't natural. Because all elements are pure substances.

D is also wrong because atoms cant be made of two elements. Atoms cannot be broken down, therefore, it isn't made up of anything simpler.

Therefore, your only answer left is C.

Answer 2

C is true.

There are some compounds that consist of two of the same elements forming homonuclear di-atomic molecules. However such are not considered as compounds per se. There are seven of these in the periodic table and they are all gases. They are:

Oxygen (O2), Colorless, odorless gas vital for life.

Hydrogen (H2), The lightest known element.

Fluorine (F2), Greenish yellow reactive toxic gas.

Chlorine (Cl2), Greenish yellow reactive toxic gas

Iodine (I2) Forms dense grey-black solid that produces purple vapors.

Bromine (Br2). Forms dense red brown liquid with pungent odor.

They are referred to as di-atomic elements rather than di- atomic compounds.