Question

The properties of the compound are:
A. Similar to the properties of its constituents.
B. Similar to the properties of one of the constituents.
C. Different from the properties of its constituents
D. None of these

Answer 1

Hint: If the definition of the compound is known, then we can easily select the correct option.

Complete step by step solution
Let’s see the difference between the element compound and mixture as this can give us the clear idea what could be the correct option out of four.
Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures, before knowing the definition of these there we should know the definition of Pure Substance: a sample of matter that has definite chemical and physical properties.

Pure substance is classified into:
1.Element: Pure substance that cannot be separated into simpler substances by physical or chemical means.
a. Elements can be the same: Examples \[{{\rm{H}}_{\rm{2}}}\]and \[{{\rm{N}}_{\rm{2}}}\].
b. Elements can be different: Examples \[{{\rm{C}}_{\rm{6}}}{{\rm{H}}_{{\rm{12}}}}{{\rm{0}}_{\rm{6}}}{\rm{ }}\]and \[{\rm{C}}{{\rm{O}}_{\rm{2}}}\].
2.Atoms: The smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element.
3.Molecules: composed of two or more elements that are joined by chemical bonds.
4.Compounds: Pure substance composed of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds.
Elements are always present in a specific ratio, For example, water. It will always have two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom joined together can only be separated by chemical means, not physically. Have their own physical and chemical properties.
Chemical and physical properties are different from the elements they are made from.
Mixtures: a combination of two or more pure substances that are not chemically combined. Physical forces, not chemicals in the mixture.

Hence, the answer is (C) Different from the properties of its constituents.

Note:
1. Compounds have a definite ratio by mass of its constituents.
2. Compounds show homogeneity.
3. Compound formation involves heat release.