worth 100 points
this chart shows four atoms, labeled w, x, y, and z. these atoms can combine with each other to form molecules.

which atoms could join together to form a molecule of an element?

w and x

x and y

w and z

y and z

Option (c) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

A molecule is defined as a substance which can contain atoms of same or different elements that are chemically combined together.

For example, , , etc are molecules.

Whereas a compound is defined as a chemical specie which is made by the combination of different atoms in a fixed ratio by mass.

For Example, , etc. are compounds.

A compound will also be considered as a molecule but a molecule can never be considered as a compound.

And, a molecule of an element will always contain atoms of one type of element.

As in the given situation both W and Z atoms represent the same element, that is, oxygen.

Thus, we can conclude that W and Z atoms could join together to form a molecule of an element.

answer is: naturally occurring solid, inorganic compound or element is mineral.

minerals usually have crystalline form, that means than crystal constituents (atoms, molecules or ions) are arranged in a highly ordered microscopic structure, forming a crystal lattice that extends in all directions.

for example magnetite is a mineral of iron oxide (fe₂o₃).

calcite is a carbonate mineral and the most stable polymorph of calcium carbonate (caco₃).

dolomite is an   carbonate mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate (camg(co₃)₂).

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