Question

Carbon (C) and hydrogen (H) are pure substances. Each is made of only one type of atom, but carbon atoms are different from hydrogen atoms. Carbon and hydrogen chemically combine to form methane (CH4)
Based on this information,


A.
carbon, hydrogen, and methane are all compounds.
B.
methane is an element and carbon and hydrogen are compounds.
C.
carbon and hydrogen are elements and methane is a compound.
D.
carbon, hydrogen, and methane are all elements

Answer 1

the answer to this question is c

Answer 2

C is the correct answer.

all substances found on the periodic table are elements by definition. anything that is created using elements, such as methane, carbon dioxide, or water, are all compounds.