SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Type of matter that is made from 1 type of atom.
A
element
B
compound
C
heterogeneous mixture
D
homogeneous mixture
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An element is a pure substance and is made of only one type of atom; it cannot be broken down into a simpler substance.

Detailed explanation-2: -Compounds are substances that are made up of more than one type of atom.

Detailed explanation-3: -If there is only one kind of atom in a molecule or crystal matrix like a metal it is an element. If there are two kinds of atom in a molecule it is a compound.

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