Why is water considered as a compound?
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Because it is made up of different types of atom that is one of oxygen and two of hydrogen
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Water is a compound can be supported by the following facts:
� Its constituents Hydrogen and oxygen are always present in the same ratio as 2:1(H2O)
� Its properties are different from its constituent elements(hydrogen and oxygen)
� Its constituents cannot be separated by simple physical means but requires chemical methods. Also water has a fixed boiling point, which is different from that of both hydrogen and oxygen.
� Its constituents Hydrogen and oxygen are always present in the same ratio as 2:1(H2O)
� Its properties are different from its constituent elements(hydrogen and oxygen)
� Its constituents cannot be separated by simple physical means but requires chemical methods. Also water has a fixed boiling point, which is different from that of both hydrogen and oxygen.
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