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Explain the characteristics of compounds. |
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Answer» 1. A compound is formed only when the constituent elements combine in a fixed proportion. 2. The properties of a compound are different from those of its constituent elements 3. A compound cannot be broken down by physical methods. 4. This is because a compound is made up of different elements that are chemically combined. Sodium chloride cannot be separated by physical methods such as filtration. 5. A compound can be separated into its constituent elements by chemical methods only. |
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