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State four important characteristics of compounds. ​

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Compounds are pure substances formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in a definite proportion by mass.​

The four Important characteristics of compounds are: ​

1. A compound is made up of one or more atoms of the same or different elements.​

2. A compound has properties entirely different from the properties of its constituents. ​

3. Components of a compound are present in a definite proportion. ​

4. The components cannot be separated into its constituents by simple physical means.​

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