Does a compound has similar properties to its constituent elements?
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Solution

The compound has unique properties that are different from the properties of its constituent elements.
One common compound is water, a liquid that is non-flammable and does not support combustion. It is composed of two elements i.e. hydrogen, flammable gas, and oxygen which supports combustion.

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