What are the Characteristics of Compound

What are the Characteristics of Compounds

Compounds :
A compound is a substance made up of two or more elements chemically combined in a fixed proportion by mass. A compound is formed as a result of chemical reaction, between the constituent elements. The properties of compound are different from the properties of the elements from which it is formed.
What are the Characteristics of Compound 1Ex.       Water (H2O) is a compound made up of two elements, hydrogen and oxygen, chemically combined in a fixed proportion of 1 : 8 by mass
What are the Characteristics of Compound 2Compounds can be further divided into three classes : acids, bases and salts, on the basis of their properties.
Ex.       Sulphuric acid is an acid, sodium hydroxide is a base whereas sodium sulphate is a salt.

Characteristics of a compound

  1. In a compound constituents are present in definite proportion by mass
  2. The properties of a compound are different from the properties of its constituents.
  3. The constituents of a compound cannot be separated by simple physical processes
  4. Formation of a compound is generally accompanied by evolution of energy in the form of heat or light.
  5. A compound has a fixed melting point and boiling point.
  6. A compound is always homogeneous in nature.

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