Question

What are examples of compounds and non-compounds?

Answer 1

Compounds and examples of compounds:

• A compound is a substance made up of two or more elements that have been chemically mixed in a certain proportion.
• Compounds are pure substances.
• Baking soda$\left({\mathrm{NaHCO}}_3\right)$, Ammonia$\left({\mathrm{NH}}_3\right)$, and Table salt$\left(\mathrm{NaCl}\right)$ are examples of compounds.

Non-compounds and examples of non-compounds

• A non-compound means that does not combine two elements.
• Bromine$\left({\mathrm{Br}}_2\right)$ and Sulphur$\left({\mathrm{S}}_8\right)$ are examples of non-compounds.