Question

which statement is true about a molecule? a) a molecule is identical to the component elements. b) a molecule retains the physical properties of the component elements. c) a molecule retains the chemical properties of the component elements. d) the chemical and physical properties of the molecule are different from the component elements.

Answer 1

A molecule retains the chemical properties of the component element.

Answer 2

Answer is d.

Step-by-step explanation:

Molecule is a combination of a group of atoms. However, it is a result of a chemical reaction. Because of that reaction chemical and pyhsical properties of component elements change and form a new chemical compound. For example, (H2O) water is a molecule and has a totaly different properties from Oxygien and hydrogen.