The properties of compounds are very ..............from the properties of the elements that form them

same

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different

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Both A and B

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The correct option is B different
The properties of compounds are different from those of the elements of which they are made. Thus, water is made from hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrogen is combustible and oxygen supports combustion whereas water extinguishes certain types of fires.

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