This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Compounds: a. always have the same major characteristics as their component elements. b. never ... (Read 34 times)

piesebel

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 565
Compounds:
 a. always have the same major characteristics as their component elements.
  b. never have the same major characteristics as any of their component elements.
  c. often consist of a single element.
  d. are often surprisingly different from their component elements.
  e. have characteristics that can be easily predicted if you know the component elements.

Question 2

What observation first led scientists to conclude that water was a compound, not an element?
 a. Iron objects rust more readily in the presence of water.
  b. Water is effective in putting out fires.
  c. Water could be broken apart into hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis.
  d. Water is formed when hydrogen burns.
  e. Water is one of the most abundant substances on Earth.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

tennis14576

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

d





 

Did you know?

Cucumber slices relieve headaches by tightening blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the area, and relieving pressure.

Did you know?

Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.

Did you know?

Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.

Did you know?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women age 65 years of age or older should be screened with bone densitometry.

Did you know?

Walt Disney helped combat malaria by making an animated film in 1943 called The Winged Scourge. This short film starred the seven dwarfs and taught children that mosquitos transmit malaria, which is a very bad disease. It advocated the killing of mosquitos to stop the disease.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library