A single carbon atom can form bonds with oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen to create many different compounds found in living organisms. What does this show about the elements that make up matter?
A There is an infinite number of different elements that combine in living and nonliving things.
B Only nonliving materials are made of compounds formed from a few elements.
C A limited number of elements can combine in many ways to form all materials.
D Each element can form only one compound when combining with other elements.
