Question

question 3 (1 point)
which statement is true?
a the element carbon is one molecule found in an atom of c₆h₁₂o₆
b the atom carbon is one element in a molecule of c₆h₁₂o₆
c the molecule carbon is one atom found in the element c₆h₁₂o₆

Explanation:

An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom. In a molecule like $C_6H_{12}O_6$ (glucose), carbon is an element, and atoms of carbon are part of the molecule. Atoms are the building - blocks of elements and molecules. A molecule is made up of two or more atoms. Option a is incorrect because carbon is an element, not a molecule, and an atom is a part of a molecule, not the other way around as stated. Option c is incorrect because carbon is an element, not a molecule, and $C_6H_{12}O_6$ is a molecule, not an element.

Answer:

B. The atom carbon is one element in a molecule of $C_6H_{12}O_6$