
04/08/2025
Chemistry Basics!
What is a Compound?
A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded together.
Examples:
1. Water (H₂O) ✓
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composed of hydrogen and oxygen atoms.
2. Salt (NaCl) ✓
composed of sodium and chlorine atoms.
3. Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) ✓ composed of carbon and oxygen atoms.
4. Ammonia (NH₃) ✓ composed of nitrogen and hydrogen atoms.
5. Sugar (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) ✓
composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
Understanding compounds helps us appreciate the world around us!