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We can say that this is true to some extent.

We must all agree that the properties of a compound DOES depend on the elements it contains since a variation in the elements changes the properties of the compound.

However, what we must remember is that the properties of the compound does NOT depend on the properties of the elements that make up the compound.

A simple example is water, made of hydrogen and oxygen. Water is very different from the elements indeed.

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Can be used to easily compare properties of different elements?

The Periodic table


Do the atoms in a mixture have a set ratio?

Atoms can interact in different manners. Compounds can have the same ratios of atoms combined in different ways producing different properties (cis and trans forms of compounds come to mind). Additionally, many compounds consist of the same elements but in different ratios. Compare Carbon dioxide, a inert waste product of respiration, to carbon monoxide, a gas deadly to humans. Both use carbon and oxygen, but CO2 has an extra oxygen molecule, greatly changing its properties. So in short, no. Atoms can combine in multiple ratios, and even compounds of equal ratios can come together in different manners to produce different compounds.


Do the Physical and chemical properties of halogens compare that of noble gases?

No, the physical and chemical properties of halogens are different from noble gases. Halogens like fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine are highly reactive and can form compounds with other elements, while noble gases like helium, neon, and argon are inert and do not readily form compounds. Halogens typically have higher melting and boiling points compared to noble gases.


How do the properties of the halogens and noble gases compare?

They are completely different Noble gases are colorless, monoatomic gases; the halogens are diatomic, colored and there form at room temperature is F, gas, Cl, gas, Br, liquid I, solid. Nobel gases are chemically unreactive, helium and neon have no known compounds, a few very reactive compounds are known for the rest. The halogens are all reactive, fluoringe is the most reactive. One or more of the halogens will form compounds with all of the other elements apart from the noble gases. (apart from He and Ne)


Why is the periodic table such a useful tool?

By grouping the elements according to atomic structure, the Periodic Table indicates which elements are likely to have similar properties, or similar reactions with other elements and compounds. The three subdivisions of the Table are :Groups : The vertical columns include elements with similar chemical properties e.g. alkali metals.Periods : The horizontal rows include elements with the same number of electron shells (energy levels).Blocks : Adjacent groups of elements where the same subshell contains the last electron.

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How do the properties of a compound compare with the properties of the elements that make up the compound?

The properties of a compound are different from those of the elements that make it up. Compounds have unique physical and chemical properties that arise from the way the elements are bonded together, whereas the properties of individual elements are based on their atomic structure. Mixing elements together to form a compound can result in properties that are entirely different from those of the individual elements.


How do the properties of compounds compare to the properties of the individual elements that make up the compound?

Compounds cannot be separated by physical means while elements are made up of only one kind of matter.


What is true about a compound physical properties compare to those of the element it is made of?

A compound's physical properties are different from those of the elements it is made of because compounds have unique properties that arise from the interactions of the elements within them. For example, the melting point, boiling point, and density of a compound can be different from those of the individual elements in it.


Compare compounds with mixtures?

Compounds are made up of two or more elements that are chemically combined in specific ratios, forming a new substance with distinct properties. Mixtures, on the other hand, are combinations of two or more substances that are physically mixed together but not chemically bonded, allowing them to be separated by physical means. Compounds have a fixed composition and properties, while mixtures can have varying compositions and properties depending on the proportions of the components.


Can be used to easily compare properties of different elements?

The Periodic table


How do the properties of the elements found in the human body compare with the properties of the body itself?

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How do the properties of compounds often compare with the properties of the element that make them?

They're not related at all. For example- Look at SALT (NaCl) Na (Sodium) atoms are a soft metal. A DEADLY soft metal. Cl (Chlorine) atoms are a yellow-green gas. A DEADLY yellow-green gas. Together they make salt. Not so deadly.


Compare and contrast elements and compounds?

a compound is made up of 2 or more types of atoms . atoms are smaller. u know what im sayin. listen, chemistry ain't a bowl of lemons . u gata wrk for it brotha


How can you compare and contrast compound and mixture using Venn diagram?

A Venn diagram comparing compounds and mixtures would show that compounds are substances formed when two or more elements chemically bond together, resulting in a fixed composition and distinct properties. In contrast, mixtures consist of two or more substances that are physically combined, allowing them to retain their individual properties and varying composition. The overlapping section would highlight that both compounds and mixtures can be made up of elements or compounds, but their formation and characteristics differ significantly.


How deos the number of known compounds compare with the number of known elements?

There are at least five million distinct chemical compounds known. This compares to only 91 naturally occurring elements and about thirty more synthetic elements.


Compare and contrast elements and compounds.?

Substances are either elements or compounds. Elements are substances in their simplest form that cannot be separated further through chemical reactions. Examples of elements are oxygen (O2), carbon (C2), and hydrogen (H2). Compounds are compositions of two or more elements. Examples of compounds are water (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and sodium chloride - table salt (NaCl).


How do the physical and chemical properties of the halogens compare with those of inert gases?

Halogens can be gaseous, liquid or solid; noble gases are only gases.Halogens are very chemical reactive elements; only some compounds of noble gases are known.