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yes they can. mostly through electrolysis

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What Compounds are broken down into simpler substances?

Organic compounds such as carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids are broken down into simpler substances through processes like digestion and metabolism. Inorganic compounds such as water and minerals can also be broken down into simpler components through physical or chemical processes.


What are substances that can be broken down into simpler substances?

Chemical compounds.


Substances that can be broken down into simpler substances are called?

compounds


What are substances that can be broken down to simpler substances?

Chemical compounds.


What type of reaction occurs complex compounds are broken down into simpler substances?

decomposition


How do compounds differ from elements?

Compounds are made up of 2 or more elements.Compounds can be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means, but elements cannot.Compounds are made up of 2 or more elements. Compounds can be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means, but elements cannot.


Elements and compounds cannot be broken down into simpler substances by an ordinary what?

Elements and compounds (pure substances) cannot be broken down by physical changes.


What are two types of energy used to break down compound?

They can be broken down by chemical changes, or they form simpler compounds.


When does single replacement occur?

when one compound reacts and is broken down into different elements or simpler compounds.


What type reaction occurs when complex compounds are broken down into simpler substances?

This kind of reaction is called "decomposition".


What are the differences between atoms and compounds?

both are pure substances, but atoms represent the smallest bits of elements. compounds are chemically combined atoms, molecules represent the smallest bits of compounds. atoms cannot be broken down into simpler substances, compounds can be broken down into atoms.


Can copper be broken down to a simpler substance?

Copper is an element and can not be broken down to a simpler substance.