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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which description is correct when you are trying to classify what a compound is?
A
A compound is made up of 2 or more different elements.
B
A compound’s parts are on the Periodic Table of Elements.
C
A compound is not on the Periodic Table of Elements.
D
All of the above are correct.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chemical compounds can generally be classified into two broad groups: molecular compounds and ionic compounds. Molecular compounds involve atoms joined by covalent bonds and can be represented by a variety of formulas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Binary ionic compounds. Ionic compounds containing polyatomic ions. Binary molecular compounds. Binary acids.

Detailed explanation-3: -A compound on the other hand is a substance formed when two or more chemical elements are bonded together. A molecule is formed by bonding of two or more atoms of the same element.

Detailed explanation-4: -An element contains just one type of atom. A compound contains two or more different atoms joined together. A mixture contains two or more different substances that are only physically joined together, not chemically. A mixture can contain both elements and compounds.

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