Question

Tick (✓) the most appropriate answer.

In nature, a chemical compound is

• A. pure
• B. homogeneous
• C. heterogeneous
• D. both (a) and (b)

Answer 1

The correct option is D

both (a) and (b)

The explanation for the correct option -

• When one or more atoms of the same or different elements combine with each other chemically, a compound is formed.
• For example - Water, Sugar, Sodium chloride, etc.
• Some properties of a chemical compound are as follows -

1. Compounds are homogenous.
2. The properties of compounds are entirely different from those of their constituent elements.
3. Compounds are one of the forms of pure substances.
4. Compounds have fixed compositions of their own.

Therefore, both options A and B can be correct, Hence, the most appropriate option is Option D (Both A and B).

Hence, Option D is the correct answer.

The explanation of incorrect options -

Due to the uniform composition of molecules in a compound, its constituents cannot be seen by naked eyes. Hence, a chemical compound cannot be heterogeneous. Hence, Option C is incorrect answer.