Let us first try to understand what are compounds before we discuss the properties of compounds.
A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically joined.
Some of the examples of compounds are sodium chloride, ferrous-oxide, etc.
Properties of compounds:
1.Compounds cannot be separated into its constituent elements by physical or mechanical means.
2.Properties of a compound and its constituents are very different.For example, carbon monoxide is compound of carbon and oxygen.Its is highly toxic to human beings and animals in high quantity whereas carbon and oxygen are not toxic.
2.A compound is a homogenous substance.
All compounds can exist as solid at low enough temperature.
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