3 years ago

Which of the following correctly describes a compound?

Chemistry

2 answers:

Oksi-84 [34.3K]3 years ago

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I think its c, it makes sense to me to be c

statuscvo [17]3 years ago

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Answer: Option (C) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

A compound is a substance that contains atoms of two or more different elements which are chemically combined together in a fixed ratio by mass.

For example, NaCl, $CO_{2}$ , $Mg(OH)_{2}$ etc are all compounds.

Atoms of a compound can be separated by chemical means.

Hence, we an conclude that the atoms can only combine in fixed ratios, and they can only be separated by a chemical change, correctly describes a compound.

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