Chemistry - Compounds

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  • Created by: Qian Ru
  • Created on: 06-09-13 04:08
What are compounds?
A compound is a pure substance made up of 2 or more elements chemically combined together.
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Name a characteristic of a compound.
Compounds cannot be broken down by normal means such as melting. Only by chemical means such as electricity.
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Name a characteristic of a compound.
The properties are different from its original constituent elements.
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Name a characteristic of a compound.
Compounds have fixed melting and boiling point.
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Name a characteristic of a compound.
Compounds are formed by elements in fixed proportions.
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Name a characteristic of a compound.
Energy in the form of heat and/or light is usually given off when
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