The model below shows a molecule of a gas that is present in Earth's atmosphere.




Which statement best describes the molecule?

(1 point)
Responses

a mixture composed of oxygen and carbon compounds.
a mixture composed of oxygen and carbon compounds.

an atom composed of oxygen and carbon elements.
an atom composed of oxygen and carbon elements.

a compound composed of oxygen and carbon atoms.
a compound composed of oxygen and carbon atoms.

an element composed of oxygen and carbon atoms.

a compound composed of oxygen and carbon atoms.