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Q: Is it important to break down compounds?
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Carbon is important to life because carbon compounds break down easily and liberate?

Energy. :)


Does acid break down elements?

No. It can however break down compounds.


How do inorganic compounds break down?

Yes, they break when suitable amount of energy is supplied


Organic compounds break down spontaneously in the presence of?

Oxygen


Can compounds be broken down into their component elements?

Yes they can, compounds can break down into their component elements under certain environmental temperatures.


Do chemical elements in a cereal break down when mixed with water?

No. Elements cannot be broken down by chemical means, compounds can. Some substances in the cereal may dissolve in water, but they do not break down. Once you eat and start digesting the cereal, then compounds start to break down.


What happens to compounds when they break down?

They become 2 or more elements


What type bacteria break down inorganic compounds for energy?

Chemosynthetic


What are the states of matter in elements and compounds?

solidliquidgasplasma (compounds can rarely exist in this state, as they break down into their ionized elements)


What is the chemical compounds that break down the insects are most likely?

These compounds are called insecticides and have very different formulas.


What are dish soap surfactants?

Surfactants are the compounds that break down grease and oil.


What is the purpose of a enzyme in a biochemical reaction?

To break down compounds into smaller things. We have enzymes in our body that help break down food when it is being digested.