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a substance that consists of only one type of atom
A
mixture
B
element
C
compound
D
solute
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When a substance contains only one type of atom, it is called an element.

Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: Oxygen has only one type of atom, which is oxygen of course! Water has a chemical formula of H2O .

Detailed explanation-3: -Hence a pure substance containing only one type of atom is called an element, and containing only one type of molecule is called a compound.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pure (24K) gold is composed of only one type of atom, gold atoms. Atoms are the smallest particle into which an element can be divided.

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