Interpretation: The correct description that identifies carbon monoxide as a compound, element, and heterogenous or homogenous mixture should be determined.
Concept Introduction: The simplest form of matter consisting unique set of properties is said to be elements. They are pure substances made up of only one type of atom.
The chemical combination of two or more elements in a fixed proportion results in the formation of a compound.
A mixture is said to be homogenous when its composition is uniform throughout whereas a mixture is said to be heterogenous when its composition is not uniform throughout.
Answer to Problem 7STP
Compound.
Explanation of Solution
Carbon monoxide is made up of the chemical combination of two atoms, carbon, and oxygen. The chemical combination of these atoms makes up carbon monoxide and thus, it is classified as a compound.
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