Question

explain why hydrogen and oxygen are considered as element Where water is not considered an element

Answer 1

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yes, oxygen and hydrogen are considered as elements as they exist independently in nature.

oxygen is O2

hydrogen is H2.

but water, is a combination of both oxygen and hydrogen.

H2O...

this is a compound as it cannot be separated by physical methods but can be separated by chemical processes.

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