Which of the following statements is false?
Two or more different atoms combine chemically to form an element.
Two or more elements combine chemically to form a compound.
Two or more atoms combine chemically to form a molecule.
Two or more different substances combine physically to form a mixture.

Question

Which of the following statements is false?
Two or more different atoms combine chemically to form an element.
Two or more elements combine chemically to form a compound.
Two or more atoms combine chemically to form a molecule.
Two or more different substances combine physically to form a mixture.

mandre · Answer

#1 seems the most likely candidate to me.

To the best of my knowledge elements are made up of the same atoms.