Question

is water an element or a compound give reason in support of your answer

Answer 1

((Water is a compound))
--Its constituents hydrogen and oxygen is present in fixed ratio, i.e., 2:1 (H2O)

--Its properties are different from its constituents elements( hydrogen and oxygen)

--Its constituents cannot be separated by simple physical means but requires chemical methods.

--Water has a fixed boiling point, which is different from that of both hydrogen and oxygen. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

water is a compound.
1 . It cannot be separated by any physical process .
2. hydrogen combines with oxygen in fixed proportions.
3. it is homogeneous