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Explain the characteristics of compounds

Write any five characteristics of compounds.

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1. A compound is formed only when the constituent elements combine in a fixed proportion.
2. The properties of a compound are different from those of its constituent elements
3. A compound cannot be broken down by physical methods.
4. This is because a compound is made up of different elements that are chemically combined. Sodium chloride cannot be separated by physical methods such as filtration.
5. A compound can be separated into its constituent elements by chemical methods only.

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