Question

Is this an element? :

Answer 1

These are the four they gave us. To me, non of them look like elements.

Answer 2

no, that would be considered a (homonuclear diatomic) molecule. An element is a term used for single, neutral atoms.

Answer 3

Though, you can say that it is "elemental" because it's made of one type of atom.

Answer 4

Right, I knew that. Which is why I'm confused- they didn't give us any actual elements to choose from?

Answer 5

The question is:

Which of the following describes an element?

Answer 6

The answer choices are :

Answer 7

\(Cl_2\) would be the best choice from those given.

Answer 8

That was the one I chose too. Thank you :)

Answer 9

good stuff. no problem :)