A scientist is working with methane and butane which statement best compared these chemicals?

A. they are two different types of molecules that each contain the same number of atoms.

B. they are two different types out atoms that are each made up of different of elements.

C. they are compounds made of the same two elements but each contain different number of atoms.

D. they are matter made of the same two compounds but each contain different types of elements.

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Gates

Biology

14 July, 14:41

A scientist is working with methane and butane which statement best compared these chemicals?

A. they are two different types of molecules that each contain the same number of atoms.

B. they are two different types out atoms that are each made up of different of elements.

C. they are compounds made of the same two elements but each contain different number of atoms.

D. they are matter made of the same two compounds but each contain different types of elements.

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Trevin Garcia · Answer 1

Option C is a true statement that compares the two gasses in a simple factual way. Both are compound gasses formed of Carbon (C) and Hydrogen (H). Butane has a formula of C4H10 whilst Methane has a formula of CH4