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How would the world be different if elements did not combine to form elements?
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If elements did not combine then life would not exist. The would be no compounds or mixtures of any kind. Chemical and nuclear reactions would not take place. All bodies in the universe could consist of a single type of element.
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Do elements always combine in specific ratios?
The Law of Definite Proportions says that a given chemical compound always contains the same proportion by mass of its constituent elements. This is NOT the same as saying that elements always combine in a specific ratio, because they can combine in different ratios in different compounds. An example of this might be copper oxide which can be CuO or Cu2O, showing a different ratio of copper to oxygen. So, the answer to the question, as asked, is no, elements do not always combine in specific ratios.
How do two elements combine together?
It would form a compund. For example, the most famous coumpoud is H2O. This compound is made out of two Hydrogen molecules and one oxygen.
When two or more atoms from at least two different elements combine what is formed?
When they combine chemically, they form compounds, which can have very different chemical properties than the constituent elements.If they are combined physically, they only form mixtures, alloys, or colloids.
What two elements would combine with thorium to complete it?
Thorium can be combined with the majority of non-metals.
Does lead combine with any other elements to create a compound?
No lead does not combine with any other elements.....it is one of the only dangerous elements therefor it would be a hazard
How would the world be different if elements did not combine to form compounds?
we would not be alive
What is a substance produced when elements combine and whose properties are different?
That would be a compound. Combine the elements of hydrogen and oxygen, and get a compound (water) that is quite different from the two gasses you started with.
Do elements always combine in specific ratios?
The Law of Definite Proportions says that a given chemical compound always contains the same proportion by mass of its constituent elements. This is NOT the same as saying that elements always combine in a specific ratio, because they can combine in different ratios in different compounds. An example of this might be copper oxide which can be CuO or Cu2O, showing a different ratio of copper to oxygen. So, the answer to the question, as asked, is no, elements do not always combine in specific ratios.
How do two elements combine together?
It would form a compund. For example, the most famous coumpoud is H2O. This compound is made out of two Hydrogen molecules and one oxygen.
When two or more atoms from at least two different elements combine what is formed?
When they combine chemically, they form compounds, which can have very different chemical properties than the constituent elements.If they are combined physically, they only form mixtures, alloys, or colloids.
What type of compound is formed when elements combine?
It depends on the elements that are combining. if they are a metal and a nonmetal then it would be an ionic compound. If they are both nonmetals then it would be a molecular compound.
What are Properties unlike those of their elements?
When elements combine, the resulting compound is usually very different to the original elements. Take common salt for example. Sodium and chlorine are very reactive elements that you certainly would not allow anywhere near your food, yet sodium chloride is an essential part of our diets.
What two elements would combine with thorium to complete it?
Thorium can be combined with the majority of non-metals.
Does lead combine with any other elements to create a compound?
No lead does not combine with any other elements.....it is one of the only dangerous elements therefor it would be a hazard
Can two completely different compounds contain identical elements?
No. The chemical formulas for the two compounds would be different as the ratios were different. For example there are three different oxides of iron which obviously contain the same two elements but these are in different ratios:- FeO Fe3O4 Fe2O3
To store hydrogen for fuelcan you combine it with another compoundlike carbonIf sohow?
Hydrogen gas used for fuel would have to be contained in a pressurized container. You would not combine it with any other elements inside the container.
Would silicon combine with any other elements?
Yes it combines with many nonmetals such as halogens, oxygen, sulfur etc. Generally form covalent bonds with these elements.
