Question

Define compounds. Explain with the help of an example.

Answer 1

• A compound is a pure substance formed by the combination of two or more than two elements in a fixed proportion by mass .
• Example of compounds includes water (H₂O), Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), etc. You could see water’s chemical formula, it says it has 2 atoms of Hydrogen combined with 1 atom of oxygen and in hydrogen peroxide, it has 2 atoms of hydrogen and two atoms of oxygen.