Elements of Living Organisms

Question 1

Check all the characteristics below that describe elements.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

one type of atom; a pure substance

Question 2

Check all the characteristics below that describe compounds.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

two or more elements; chemically combined elements; definite proportions

Question 3

Check the elements you included in your list.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

carbon (C); hydrogen (H); oxygen (O); nitrogen (N); phosphorus (P); sulfur (S)

Question 4

List the six fundamental elements found in living organisms in the text area below.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

hydrogen (H) nitrogen (N) phosphorus (P) water (H2O)

Elements of Living Organisms Answers