Which of the following is not a characteristic of a compound?

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e.cociuba · Answer

Multiple Choice?

anonymous · Answer

A; has different propeties from the elements that formed it B; is a pure substance C; different samples have different properties D; can be represented by a formula

e.cociuba · Answer

Well A is not is because properties of compound is different from the elements that made it up.

e.cociuba · Answer

It''s not D because a compound always has a formula.

e.cociuba · Answer

So tht leaves us to B and C. Which one do you think it is?

anonymous · Answer

C

e.cociuba · Answer

No not d because a compound always has a formula (for example water or H2O, always has that ratio.

e.cociuba · Answer

Yes C. It's not b, because compounds consist of two or more elements, but they are still pure substances because there is only one particle - the elements are chemically joined.

anonymous · Answer

Thank You

e.cociuba · Answer

Np! :)