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Because its made up of two molecuels
Minerva Orn
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∙ 13y agoBy definition, a Compound is a substance formed by the chemical combination of elements in fixed proportions. Water is made up of two elements, 2 Hydrogen atoms and 1 Oxygen atom. The molecule that is created between these two is called a compound as it is a combination of elements.
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∙ 13y agoWater is a compound because it is not a single element but made up of two different elements which are hydrogen and oxygen. The formula for water is H2O
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∙ 11y agoIt is classified as a compound, because it is made up of more then one element. H2O.
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∙ 13y agoBecause it is a molecule made up of 2 atoms of hydrogen and 1 atom of oxygen, hence its formula: H2O
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∙ 11y agoA compound is a combination of 2 more more elements. H and O ( Hydrogen and Oxygen ) are elements. Therefore if 2 elements are combined they form a compound.
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The smallest particles of compounds like water are called?
elements..because.....two elements form a compound
The physical association of water with compound is called?
solvation
What is a substance that is formed of 2 atoms?
It's called a compound and water is an example.
Name that reaction by which a chemical compound is broken down due to reaction with water?
When a compound is broken down by the reaction with water, this is termed hydrolysis.
Is ice to water a new substance?
No. Its called water. Ice is water, water is water, water vapor is water; all are in different states of the same compound.
What kind of compound is water called?
Water is an oxide.
Is steam a compound element or solution?
Steam is the vapour phase of the compound called water.
Matter that is uniform throughout and cannot be separated into other substances by physical means is called?
A compound is a molecule that fits this description. Water is such a compound and is a good example.
Water is what compound?
H2O It can be called dihydrogen monoxide but nobody uses that name except in jokes
The smallest particles of compounds like water are called?
elements..because.....two elements form a compound
What low energy compound called hydrogen dioxide?
water
Which compound will have maximum repulsion with water?
These compounds are called superhydrophobes.
The physical association of water with compound is called?
solvation
Which compound is the universal solvent?
Water is the compound that is the universal solvent. it is called this because more substances dissolve in water than in anything else.
What is a substance that is formed of 2 atoms?
It's called a compound and water is an example.
When a compound that forms metals and nonmetal ions when dissolved in water is called a?
it is called an electrolyte!
Is water a compound or mixture?
Water is a compound
