Question

the substances that make up water are h and o. what type of substances are h and o?
compounds
elements
heterogeneous mixtures
homogeneous mixtures

Explanation:

• A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together. Water (\(H_2O\)) is a compound, but \(H\) (hydrogen) and \(O\) (oxygen) are not compounds.
• An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. Hydrogen (\(H\)) and oxygen (\(O\)) are elements as they consist of only one type of atom.
• A heterogeneous mixture has a non - uniform composition. \(H\) and \(O\) are not mixtures.
• A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition. \(H\) and \(O\) are not mixtures.

Answer:

elements