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In Chemistry / High School | 2025-07-08

Which term describes a pure substance that is made up of only one type of atom?
A. matter
B. rock
C. compound
D. element

Asked by jordannynarvae315

Answer (2)

An element is a pure substance made up of only one type of atom. Examples include hydrogen and gold, which cannot be broken down into simpler substances. Elements are fundamental to the study of matter in chemistry. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

The correct answer is D. element . An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom and cannot be broken down into simpler substances. Examples of elements include hydrogen, oxygen, and gold.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-26

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