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A binary compound is any chemical compound that is made up of two elements. An example of a binary compound it water (H2O).
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What scientists described a base as a compound that accepts a proton?
The Svante Arrhenius definition of an acid is a compound that donates a hydrogen ion (or proton) in an aqueous solution.
Is C4H10 organic or inorganic?
C8H18 is indeed an organic molecule. It is an aliphatic compound, meaning it is composed of carbon hydrogen and it is not aromatic.
Does a molecular formula show the types and numbers of atoms present in a molecule of a compound?
Yes, structural formulae show how the atoms in a compound are arranged. For example, CH3CH2CH2CH3 is the structural formula for butane. Unlike the displayed formula, it does not show the individual bonds that are formed.
Is N2O5 an organic compound?
Organic Chemistry is by definition "The Chemistry of compounds of Carbon". Note octane, and lipid chains; carbon may polymerize. Considering Nitrogen, just add it to the above to obtain Biochemistry!
How does elements combine to form elements why not compounds?
Elements are pure samples of only one type of atom. By definition, elements combing make a compound. You cannot have a pure combination of something.
How does the bionary code work?
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Does a compound have a definite ratio of ingredients?
Yes its the basic definition of a compound Yes its the basic definition of a compound
What is the definition of a compound word?
a definition of a compound word is jack-ass.
Is sterling silver alloy a compound?
No. By definition an alloy is a mixture, not a compound.
Is an atom a element or a compound?
By definition, it will always be an element, never a compound.
Can an element be a compound?
No. By definition a compound consists of two or more different elements.
Is the composition of a compound the same everywhere?
Yes: The characteristic named is part of the definition of a compound.
Can a compound also be an element?
No. By definition a compound consists of two or more different elements.
Is sodium chloride a homogenous compound?
Yes, but it is redundant to say "homogeneous compound" as a compound is, by definition, homogeneous.
Why is sugar and organic compound?
Because it contains carbon bonded to hydrogen, the definition of an organic compound.
What do you call the organic compound that does not contain carbon?
There is no such thing - by definition an organic compound conatins carbon.
Does every chemical compound contain atoms of different elements?
Yes; this is part of the definition of a compound.
