Which of the Four Numbered Features on This Figure Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the four numbered features on this figure is the youngest?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4

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Definitions:

Carbon Atoms

The basic building blocks of most organic compounds, each consisting of six protons, six electrons, and a varying number of neutrons.

Oxidize

A chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons or hydrogen, often involving the addition of oxygen or the removal of hydrogen.

Muzzle Flash

The visible blast of flame and light produced at the muzzle of a firearm when it is fired, caused by the rapid combustion of propellant.

Gunpowder

An explosive mixture of sulfur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate that historically revolutionized warfare.