Question

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the properties of a compound are often very from those of its component elements.
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Explanation:

A compound is formed when elements chemically combine. The chemical combination leads to a new substance. Due to the chemical bonding and the formation of a new substance, the properties of the compound are distinct. For example, sodium (a highly reactive metal) and chlorine (a toxic gas) combine to form sodium chloride (common salt), which has properties very different from sodium and chlorine.

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different