Water is a _______ made up of hydrogen and oxygen combined in the ratio ______ by volume or _______ by mass.
A
compound, 3:2, 1:1 respectively
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B
element, 1:2, 3:1 respectively
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C
compound, 2:1, 1:8 respectively
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D
molecule, 1:1, 1:16 respectively
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Solution
The correct option is C compound, 2:1, 1:8 respectively Water is a chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen combined in the ratio 2:1 by volume or 1:8 by mass (2 g of hydrogen combines with 16 g of oxygen).