Identify each of the following words whether ELEMENT (E) or COMPOUND (C).

Write your answer on the space provided before each number.

________1. Oxygen

________2. Carbon dioxide

________3. Sodium chloride

________4. Silver

________5. Gold​


Sagot :

1. Oxygen — ELEMENT (E)

2. Carbon Dioxide — COMPOUND (C)

3. Sodium Chloride — COMPOUND (C)

4. Silver — ELEMENT (E)

5. Gold — ELEMENT (E)

Explanation:

• Elements can be found in Periodic Table.

Chemical Symbol:

Oxygen - O

Silver - Ag

Gold - Au

• Compounds are combination of two elements

▪︎Carbon Dioxide - Oxygen and Carbon

Chemical Formula: CO2

— 1 carbon atom and 2 oxygen atom

▪︎ Sodium Chloride - Sodium and Chlorine

Chemical Formula: NaCl

— 1 Sodium atom and 1 Chlorine atom