Question

give two reasons to prove that water is compound and not a element

Answer 1

1. water cannot be broken down into simpler substance by mechanical or physical work.
2. water is a single molecule and this means isn't mix with anything other than h2o.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The two reasons to prove that water is compound and not a element are:

1. Water is very good fire extinguisher though it contains combustible hydrogen and oxygen which is a supporter of combustion.

2.Water is neither a supporter of combustion nor a combustible substance