Question

H2SO4, sulfuric acid, contains three different types of atoms: hydrogen (H), sulfur (S), and oxygen (O). Each of these atoms represents a different . Since the three types are combined in a fixed ratio, this means that H2SO4 is a(n):

Answer 1

Answer: Different elements. H2SO4 is a compound.

Explanation:

Element are the simplest substances and can't be broken down. Is a substance whose atoms all have the same number atomic number. The atomic number indicates the number of protons in the nucleus, and in a neutral atom it has the same number of neutrons. Therefore, for example, hydrogen is an element because it is an atom with a certain atomic number.

On the other hand, a compound is a mixture composed of two or more different elements. So, H2SO4 is made of three different elements, then it is a compound.