Question

which labels apply to acetone?
choose all answers that apply:
molecule
salt
compound
chemical

Explanation:

• Acetone (\(C_3H_6O\)) is made up of atoms bonded together, so it is a molecule.
• A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements chemically bond together. Acetone has carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, so it is a compound.
• A chemical is a substance with a definite composition. Acetone has a definite formula \(C_3H_6O\), so it is a chemical.
• A salt is typically formed from the reaction of an acid and a base (e.g., \(NaCl\) from \(HCl + NaOH\)). Acetone is not formed in this way, so it is not a salt.

Answer:

A. molecule, C. compound, D. chemical