Question

The properties of the compound are the same as those of its constituent elements.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

• A compound is a substance made up of two or more elements chemically combined in a fixed proportion by mass.
• For example, water $\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)$ is a chemically combined compound of two elements, Hydrogen and Oxygen, in a set proportion of $1:8$ by mass (atomic masses: $$\begin{gathered} \mathrm{H}=1\mathrm{u},\mathrm{O}=16\mathrm{u}, \\ \mathrm{hence}{\mathrm{H}}_2:\mathrm{O}=2\mathrm{u}:16\mathrm{u} \\ \mathrm{or}1:8 \end{gathered}$$).
• Since there is a chemical bond formation taking place between hydrogen and oxygen to form water, therefore, the properties of the compound are entirely different from its constituents.
• For example - Water is inflammable while hydrogen is flammable and oxygen is a supporter of combustion.

Hence, the given statement is false.