Which of the following species is an element and not a compound?
Gypsum
Gold
Bakelite
Marble
As we learnt
Concept of Element. -
Pure substances can be classified into elements or compunds
- wherein
Elements consists of only one type of particles.
eg: H2, O2
Gold consists of just one type of atoms i.e Au. So, It is the element among all the species given.
Option 1)
Gypsum
This is incorrect.
Option 2)
Gold
This is correct.
Option 3)
Bakelite
This is incorrect.
Option 4)
Marble
This is incorrect.
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