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In Chemistry / High School | 2025-07-03

Which substance is a compound?
A. salt
B. phosphorus
C. sulfur
D. oxygen

Asked by Anjalicia

Answer (2)

The substance that is a compound among the options is salt (sodium chloride, NaCl), as it is formed from the chemical bonding of sodium and chlorine. The other options—phosphorus, sulfur, and oxygen—are all individual elements. Therefore, the correct answer is option A: salt.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

A compound is a substance formed from two or more different elements. Among the options, only 'Osalt' can be identified as a compound if interpreted as salt (sodium chloride). The other options—phosphorus, sulfur, and oxygen—are all individual elements. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-04

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