In an experiment oxygen was added to hydrogen and heated. On burning a substance containing both oxygen and hydrogen water was formed. What is this substance?
A
Element
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B
Compound
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Solution
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D
Mixture
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Solution
The correct option is B Compound Oxygen and hydrogen are two elements and when they react they must generate another compound. Their product is not a mixture and their result is a different compound with different properties.