Question

When combined in the correct ratio, carbon and oxygen atoms can form carbon dioxide. This is an example of which of the following? (1 Point) A. Molecules of an element B. Molecules of a compound C. Atoms of a compound D. A mixture

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Molecules of a compound.

Step-by-step explanation:

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a compound composed of carbon and oxygen atoms chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio. In a compound, atoms of different elements are chemically combined in specific proportions, and the resulting substance has distinct properties different from the individual elements. Therefore, the combination of carbon and oxygen to form carbon dioxide is an example of molecules of a compound (option B).