Neon is a gas made up of one type of atom. Which term best describes neon?

A) molecule

B) element

C) compound

D) mixture

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Clarence Vincent

2 June, 22:37

Neon is a gas made up of one type of atom. Which term best describes neon?

A) molecule

B) element

C) compound

D) mixture

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Kaia Dorsey · Answer 1

It is an element because it is one element. If there were more it'd be a compound. It's the same thing for a molecule. It wouldn't be a mixture either because it isn't being "mixed" together with anything.

Neon is a gas made up of one type of atom. Which term best describes neon?A) moleculeB) elementC) compoundD) mixture

Neon is a gas made up of one type of atom. Which term best describes neon?

A) molecule

B) element

C) compound

D) mixture