Question

State true or false:

A compound is formed from just one kind of atom.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

• A compound is a pure substance formed by the chemical combination of one or more elements in a fixed ratio by mass.
• For example, water $\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)$ is formed when two atoms of hydrogen react with one atom of oxygen in a fixed ratio by mass.

Thus, the given statement is false.