Question

label elements, compounds, and mixtures - k

each circle represents an atom and each different color represents a different kind of atom. if two atoms are touching, then they are bonded together.
choose the best classification.

element

compound

mixture of elements

mixture of compounds

mixture of elements and compounds

Explanation:

• Element: Consists of only one type of atom. Here, there are different types (as per different - colored atoms and bonded - non - bonded states), so not an element.
• Compound: A pure substance with two or more different atoms chemically bonded. But there are also un - bonded atoms of different types, so not just a compound.
• Mixture of elements: Would have only un - bonded atoms of different types. But there are also compounds (bonded atoms of different types).
• Mixture of compounds: Would have only bonded atoms of different types. But there are also un - bonded atoms.
• Mixture of elements and compounds: There are un - bonded atoms (elements, as they are single - type atoms) and bonded atoms of different types (compounds).

Answer:

Mixture of elements and compounds