Which element has atoms that can bond with each other to form long chains or rings?
(1) carbon (3) oxygen
(2) nitrogen (4) fluorine

Option (1) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Carbon atoms are able to combine with its atoms resulting in formation of long chains. This property of carbon is known as catenation. Whereas carbon atom also has the property to combine with other atoms and results in the formation of long chains or rings.

On the other hand, oxygen, nitrogen, and fluorine does not form long chains or rings.

Thus, we can conclude that carbon is the element whose atoms can bond with each other to form long chains or rings.

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