The properties of a compound are_____ from those of its constituent elements.

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Compound: A compound is a substance made up of two or more elements combined in a fixed ratio.
The compound does not contain the properties of its components.
So, The properties of a compound are different from those of its constituent elements.
For example, Water is a compound made with two different substances called Hydrogen and Oxygen. Both components of water are gases but the compound itself is in a liquid state. And both components of water are supporters of combustion but the compound itself is used in fire control.
The properties of a compound are different from those of its constituent elements.

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