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Elements of Living Organisms — Quiz

Question 10 • Biology

Which substance is a compound?

Answer
A
hydrogen
B
gold
C
oxygen
D
water

Explanation

A compound is a substance made of two or more different elements chemically bonded together. Water contains hydrogen and oxygen bonded together, so it is a compound. Hydrogen, gold, and oxygen are each elements, not compounds.

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