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In Chemistry / High School | 2025-07-08

Which substance is a compound?
A. water
B. gold
C. oxygen
D. hydrogen

Asked by jordannynarvae315

Answer (2)

The only substance listed that is a compound is water, consisting of chemically bonded hydrogen and oxygen atoms. Gold, oxygen, and hydrogen are all elements. Compounds are formed when different elements are joined together. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

The only substance that is a compound from the given options is water, which consists of hydrogen and oxygen atoms bonded together. Gold, oxygen, and hydrogen are elements. Therefore, the correct choice is water.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-08-01

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