Question

A compound cannot be split into a simpler form.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

• A substance made from two or more different elements that have been chemically joined is called a compound.
• The molecules of a compound can be broken down into their elements by a chemical method only.
• For example, A molecule of water can be broken into Hydrogen and Oxygen by electrolysis, i.e., passing an electric current through water.

$$\begin{gathered} {\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\left(\mathrm{l}\right)\stackrel{\mathrm{Electrolysis}}{\to }2\mathrm{H}\left(\mathrm{g}\right)+\mathrm{O}\left(\mathrm{g}\right) \\ \mathrm{Water}\mathrm{Hydrogen}\mathrm{Oxygen} \end{gathered}$$

Therefore, the given statement is false.