Question

Elaborate on whether this structural diagram represents an element or a compound.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is option A.

Explanation:

A compound is defined as the substance in which two different elements combine in a fixed ratio. Example: $H_2O, CO_2$ etc..

An element is defined as the simplest substance having same type of atoms. Example: Carbon (C), Oxygen (O) etc..  

Allotrope is defined as a property of some elements in which they are exist in different physical forms. Examples: Allotropes of carbon are graphite, diamond etc..

In a given image, the molecule is made up of two different types of elements which are hydrogen and carbon. Hence, it is termed as a compound named as ethane.

Thus, the correct answer is Option A.

Answer 2

The compound is made up of multiple atoms.