Question

which best illustrates the arrangement of atoms in an element? a. image of a pattern of connected circles b. image of a pattern of single circles

Explanation:

An element is made up of only one - type of atom. Option A shows molecules made up of different - types of atoms (represented by different - colored circles), which are compounds. Option B shows a collection of identical atoms, which best represents the arrangement of atoms in an element.

Answer:

B.