The Formula for Oxygen Gas is O₂; This Means It

Question

The formula for oxygen gas is O₂; this means it is
A) made up of two atoms of oxygen
B) a molecule
C) a compound
D) both a and b above

Accepted Answer

Oxygen gas is made up of two atoms of oxygen, which makes it a molecule. Therefore, both options A and B are correct. Oxygen gas is not a compound because it is comprised of only one element.