Question

Choose the correct options for compounds.

• A. Have definite composition
• B. Formed by simple mixing
• C. Retains the properties of original constituents
• D. Constituents get separated by chemical processes

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

Constituents get separated by chemical processes

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Compounds are made up of more than one kind of atoms, chemically combined in a definite ratio.
$\bullet$ Atoms of the elements react to form a new compound which has completely different properties. The composition of compounds is always fixed.
$\bullet$ They are pure substances that can be separated into two or more components only by the means of a chemical reaction.
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