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In chemistry, what is a compound?
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New chemical: When two or more chemicals are joined together, it is called a compound. Most useful chemicals today are compounds.
Answered 5/27/2016
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It's a combination..: Of 2 or more individual chemicals. Examples are hydrogen and oxygen to make water, sodium & chloride toile table salt. There are many more complicated compounds like Amino Acids that form proteins, sugars & carbohydrates, fats, and even combinations of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen & other chemicals like sulfur & nitrogen that are the basis of life itself.
Answered 11/17/2016
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