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Through the process of hydrolysis. Electricity separates water into two different gases, and we know they are different because hydrogen creates a "pop" when lit with a match and oxygen doesn't. It's called the "pop" test.

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water is= H2O=COMPOUND

it is a compound because it is made up of element and element and is made by a CHEMICAL REACTION in a fixed ratio by mass.it is also endo-thermic meaning can absorb heat and so electrolysis also is done.in a chemical reaction we can balance the shells too.

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It has 2 hydrogen atoms to 1 oxygen atom. Making it a compound. and it can be broken down into simpler substances

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A compound is a molecule made of two or more different compounds. Therefore, if there are two elements listed in the name of a substance, it is a compound.

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becase it is acombination of two elements

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