Methane Can Be Decomposed into Two Simpler Substances, Hydrogen and Carbon

question 40

Multiple Choice

Methane can be decomposed into two simpler substances, hydrogen and carbon. Therefore, methane

• A)is a gas.
• B)is an element.
• C)is a mixture.
• D)is a compound.
• E)must have the formula CH.

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Definitions:

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