Question

Elements are made up of ______ kind of atoms.

• A. only one
• B. different
• C. two
• D. dissimilar

Answer 1

The correct option is A

only one

The explanation for the correct option- (A) only one.

Element - It is a pure substance made up of atoms of the same kind and cannot be separated by any chemical method.

For example -

ELEMENT	SYMBOL
Sodium	Na
Hydrogen	H

The explanation for the incorrect options-

(B) Different - Elements are made of only the same kind of atoms so, it is not possible.

(C) Two - compound is made up of two or more kinds of atoms.

(D) Dissimilar - all atoms are similar in an element.

Hence, option (A) is correct. Elements are made up of only one kind of atom.