Question

drag each tile to the correct box. match the given symbol or molecular formula to the term that best describes it. tiles: so₂, k, cl₂, c₆h₆ boxes (with labels): element, organic compound, inorganic elemental molecule, inorganic compound

Explanation:

1. An element is a pure substance made of one type of atom; K (potassium) is a single element.
2. An inorganic elemental molecule is a molecule made of the same non-carbon-based element; $\text{Cl}_2$ (chlorine gas) fits this.
3. An organic compound contains carbon-hydrogen bonds; $\text{C}_6\text{H}_6$ (benzene) is a classic organic compound.
4. An inorganic compound is a compound without carbon-hydrogen bonds; $\text{SO}_2$ (sulfur dioxide) is inorganic.

Answer:

• element: $\text{K}$
• inorganic elemental molecule: $\text{Cl}_2$
• organic compound: $\text{C}_6\text{H}_6$
• inorganic compound: $\text{SO}_2$