SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When two or more elements join together chemically,
A
a mixture is formed
B
nothing is formed
C
a compound is formed
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A compound is a substance formed when two or more chemical elements are chemically bonded together. Two types of chemical bonds common in compounds are covalent and ionic bonds. The elements combine together in a fixed ratio.

Detailed explanation-2: -A mixture consists of two or more substances which may be elements, compounds or both mixed together physically in any proportion, but not chemically combined. However, a compound consists of two or more elements that are chemically combined in a fixed proportion. Hence, a compound is different from a mixture.

Detailed explanation-3: -A combination of two or more elements chemically combined is a compound .

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