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The statement given below is incorrect. Write the correct statement.

The combination of elements takes place due to physical change.


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Correct statement - The combination of elements takes place due to chemical change.

  • An element is a substance that is made up of only one kind of atom, and cannot be split using any chemical means.
  • When two or more atoms of the same or different elements combine chemically, a compound is formed.
  • For example - Carbon combines with Oxygen to form Carbon dioxide.
  • A compound cannot be formed or broken down into its constituents by any physical means.

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