Question

7. An example of a compound is _____. a) chicken noodle soup b) powerade c) air inside a balloon d) lead pipe e) baking soda (NaHCO3)

Answer 1

Answer:baking soda

Explanation:

A compound is formed by chemical reaction of atoms of elements. A compound is actually formed by chemical combination of elements. A soul, a Powerade, air and a lead like are not compounds. In the first three items mentioned, on!y a mixture of substances are involved. There isn't any chemical combination at all. Lead pipe only consists of one kind of element. No other thing combines with it at all.

Answer 2

Answer:

E

Explanation:

A. Is wrong

To prepare chicken noodle soup, several things are needed to be mixed. This is what makes it a mixture

B is wrong

Powerade is not a compound.

C is wrong

The air inside a balloon is usually helium which is an element and not a compound

D. Lead pipe is not a compound

E. Baking soda is a compound as it contains elements in different ratios