Question

Explain what is a compound with the help of an example.

Answer 1

Compounds:

1. When two or more substances combine with each other in a fixed ratio compound is formed.
2. When the elements combine, some individual property of the elements is lost and the newly formed compound has new properties.
3. Compounds are represented by using the chemical formula.

Examples of compounds:

1. Ethane (${\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_6$) is a compound in which two Carbon atoms and six Hydrogen atoms are chemically bonded together.
2. Potassium Chloride($\mathrm{KCl}$) is a salt or ionic compound consisting of one Potassium atom and one chlorine atom