Question

Is water an element or a compound? Give 2 reasons in support of your statement

Answer 1

Question

Is water an element or a compound? Give 2 reasons in support of your statement

Explanation:

Answer: Water is a compound because of the following reasons: It is composed of two different elements, hydrogen and oxygen which cannot be separated by physical methods. They can be separated only by electrolysis

Answer 2

Water is a compound.

1. Compound is formed by combination of elements which are bonded together by chemical bonds. Chemical bonds can be ionic or covalent bond.
2. Element is a pure substance which comprises of only specific type of atoms.
3. Water is formed by covalent bond between one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms.
4. It is a polar covalent molecule.