Question

State two characteristics of water which prove that it is a – compound.

Answer 1

Characteristics of compounds

1. Elements in a compound are present in a definite proportion. Example 2 atoms of hydrogen combine with 1 atom of oxygen to give 1 molecule of water (compound) H₂ + O = H₂O (water)
2. Compounds have a definite set of properties
   Example: The properties of the compound water are different from the properties of the elements of hydrogen and oxygen in the water.