Question

is sugar (c₁₂h₂₂o₁₁) an element or a compound?

Explanation:

A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together. Sugar (\(C_{12}H_{22}O_{11}\)) is made up of carbon (\(C\)), hydrogen (\(H\)), and oxygen (\(O\)) elements. Since it consists of multiple elements chemically combined in a fixed ratio, it meets the definition of a compound.

Answer:

Compound