Question

Mention the properties of compounds.

Answer 1

Compounds: Compounds are chemical substances made up of two or more elements that are chemically bound together in a fixed ratio.

Properties of compounds:

1. A compound is made up of different elements combined in a fixed ratio by mass.
2. A compound is homogeneous in nature.
3. The properties of a compound are different from its constituent elements.
4. A compound is formed by the chemical reaction between two elements.
5. The constituents in a compound cannot be separated by physical or mechanical means.
6. Compounds have fixed melting and boiling point.