Question

state two chacterstics of water which prove that it is a compound​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a) Elements are combined in a specific ratio. 2 atoms of hydrogen and 1 atom of oxygen make water.

H_2\ +\ O\ =\ H_2O (water)

(b) The properties of water are different from that of oxygen and ʜyᴅʀᴏɢᴇɴ

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Answer 2

Answer: 1. Water's melting point and boiling point varies according to external pressure, volume and temperature. This implies that it is a compound and not an element as for the latter, all of it's properties remain the same under any condition.

2. Water is stable at normal conditions.

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