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State the main characteristics of a compound with special reference to the compound iron [II] sulphide.
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Solution
CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPOUND :
- Components in definite proportion e.g. compound iron [II] sulphide FeS element Iron and sulphur are in definite ratio.
- Compound is Homogeneous.
- Particles in a compound are of J kind composition of iron (II) sulphide is uniform and components cannot be seen separately.
- Compound has definite set of properties.
- Component in FeS do not retain their original properties, i.e. iron cannot be attracted by a magnet, sulphur is insoluble in CS2 and Fe does not gives H2 with dil. acid. This means compound formed has new properties.
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