Question

State some important characteristics of a compound. (Minimum 5 points)

Answer 1

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-In a compound costituents are present in definite proportion by mass.
-A compound is a substance which consist of two/more elements chemically combined.
-A compound has a fixed melting and boiling point.
-In the formation of compound,energy is usually evolved or absorbed (in the form of heat or light)
during the chemical reaction.
-The compound has properties different from elements.
-The compounds are always homogeneous.

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