Question

Which is not a prime element?

• A. Carbon
• B. Nitrogen
• C. Hydrogen
• D. An element that can be factored into non-unit factors

Hint:

In chemistry, prime elements are those that exist in their simplest form and cannot be decomposed into smaller, fundamental elements.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

A prime element is a fundamental unit indivisible into simpler components. Carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen exemplify prime elements due to their basic, undecomposable nature. Option (d) is disqualified as a prime element because it is factorable.