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In Chemistry / College | 2025-07-07

Which substance is a compound?

A. water
B. gold
C. oxygen
D. hydrogen

Asked by coyhoward123

Answer (1)

Water is the compound among the options given, as it consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom chemically bonded together. The other substances listed (gold, oxygen, and hydrogen) are pure elements, not compounds. Therefore, the correct answer is water. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

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