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Which of the following is a characteristic of a compound?

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Elements, compounds and mixtures

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a compound?.

  1. A.It consists of only one type of atom.
  2. B.It can be separated by physical means.
  3. C.It has a fixed composition.
  4. D.It is always a solid.

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Differences in Matter

Elements, compounds, and mixtures are all forms of matter that have distinct characteristics. Elements consist of only one type of atom, compounds are made of two or more different atoms chemically bonded, and mixtures are combinations of substances that can be separated by physical means.

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    Define the term 'element'.

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