Question

How do compounds differ from their component elements? A. Compounds have different numbers of neutrons than their component elements. B. Compounds have different charges than their component elements. C. Compounds have different properties than their component elements. D.Compounds have different masses than the sum of masses of their component elements.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Compounds have different properties than their component elements. When compounds are formed, they undergo change resulting to changes in the properties they exhibit. It will have its new set of properties different from the elements.