The Relationship Among Atoms,elements,and Compounds Is Most Like the Relationship

question 24

Multiple Choice

The relationship among atoms,elements,and compounds is most like the relationship among which of the following groupings?

• A)bricks,brick houses,and large brick buildings
• B)grains of sand,rocks,and continents
• C)bricks,sidewalks,and paved roads
• D)ponds,lakes,and oceans
• E)grains of sugar,sugar,and sweetened iced tea

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Definitions:

Temperature Extremes

Conditions where the environmental temperature is significantly higher or lower than the species' optimal range for survival.

Osteoporosis

A disease characterized by decreased bone density and increased risk of fractures.

Calcium

A chemical element symbolized by Ca, it is essential for living organisms, particularly in cell physiology and bone formation.

Keratin

A horny, water-insoluble protein found in the epidermis of vertebrates and in nails, feathers, hair, and horns.