Question

hydrogen (h) reacts with oxygen (o) to form water (h₂o). the properties of h₂o are most likely...
a. different from o & h
b. similar to both oxygen and hydrogen
c. similar only to oxygen
d. similar only to hydrogen

Explanation:

When elements combine chemically to form a compound, the compound has new properties that are different from the properties of the individual elements. Hydrogen is a highly flammable gas, oxygen is a gas that supports combustion, and water is a liquid that is used to put out fires (in many cases). So, water (\(H_2O\)) has properties different from hydrogen (\(H\)) and oxygen (\(O\)).

Answer:

A. Different from O & H