Asked by
Arianna Alvarez
on Oct 25, 2024
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Carbon dioxide is considered a/an ________.
A) molecule
B) compound
C) Both molecule and compound are correct.
D) element
E) ion
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.
Molecule
The smallest unit of a chemical substance that retains its chemical properties, consisting of two or more atoms bonded together.
Compound
A substance made up of two or more elements chemically combined in fixed proportions.
- Elucidate the meaning of mass and perceive its measurement within objects.
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Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the meaning of mass and perceive its measurement within objects.