what is compound? what are the characteristics of the compound
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compounds are substances of definite composition which can be decomposed into two or more substances by a simple chemical process. characteristics: 1) properties of all substances and the elements obtained on decomposition of compounds are completely different. 2) eg. of compound : water, sodium chlorine, sugar .etc
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Compounds : A compound is a substance made up of two or more elements chemically combined in a fixed proportion by mass. A compound is formed as a result of chemical reaction, between the constituent elements. The properties of compound are different from the properties of the elements from which it is formed.
A chemical compound has the following characteristics:
(i) A chemical compound is obtained by the chemical combination of two or more elements in a definite proportion by mass.
(ii) Compounds are homogeneous, i.e. their properties are the same throughout.
(iii) The chemical and physical properties of a compound are entirely different from those of the constituent elements. For example, hydrogen is a combustible gas, while oxygen is a supporter of combustion, but their compound, water is neither combustible nor a supporter of combustion.