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What are examples of compounds and non-compounds?


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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 sodaNaHCO3, AmmoniaNH3, and Table saltNaCl are examples of compounds.

Non-compounds and examples of non-compounds

  • A non-compound means that does not combine two elements.
  • BromineBr2 and SulphurS8 are examples of non-compounds.

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