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

three circles
first circle is an o middle circle sightly larger has a c and the third circle, same size as first is also o


Which statement best describes the molecule?

(1 point)
Responses

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

an element composed of oxygen and carbon atoms.
an element composed of oxygen and carbon atoms.

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

a mixture composed of oxygen and carbon compounds.

a compound composed of oxygen and carbon atoms.