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A thing which is made up of more than one type of atom. Something which is made up of just one atom is called an element.
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What is the definition of Substitutional and interstitial compounds?
Definition of Substitutional and interstitial solutions
Are all organic compounds composed of carbon?
its part of the definition of organic compounds
How Do You characterize the relationship between organic compounds and living things?
Originally the definition of organic compounds was those chemical compounds that could only be made by living things. However as chemists learned ways to make these compounds the definition was changed to complex carbon compounds.
What are common compounds found in silicon?
Silicon is an element, and therefore by definition no compounds are found in it!
What type of charge do compounds have-?
By definition, all compounds must have a net electrical charge of 0.
Are compounds consider as a metal element?
Compounds by definition are not elements at all and therefore cannot be metal elements.
Definition of bioactive compounds in plants?
Compounds synthesized by plants that have the potential to be used by humans for a variety of applications.
Can compounds be further divided?
Yes. By definition, compounds contain at least two distinct elements and can be separated into these elements.
What is the definition of standardization of hygroscopic compound?
those compounds which have ability to absorb water from its surroundings are known as hygroscopic compounds
Is there any examples of compounds and mixtures that are the same?
by definition, no -- because a compound is a chemically-bonded material at the atomic level, and a mixture by definition is "more than one element or compounds combined that do NOT form a chemical bond".
What is latest definition of organic chemistry?
This is the chemistry of compounds containing carbon; but traditionally compounds containing carbon are considered as inorganic compounds.
Is it true that some organic compounds do not have carbon?
No, by definition an organic compound contains carbon.
