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Which of the following is best classified as a compound?

A. Oxygen, because it contains two of same

B. Carbon dioxide, because it contains two different types of atoms

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Answer:

The answer is B

Step-by-step explanation:

Carbon dioxide is a chemical compound that consists of two oxygen atoms and one carbon atom. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a gas with a molecular structure composed of two oxygen atoms and one carbon atom.

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