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Question
Give three reasons why – carbon dioxide is considered a compound, while carbon – an element.
Solution
Carbon dioxide (C02) has a formula and properties of C02 to extinguish fire etc. are quite different from the properties it constituents carbon and oxygen. Oxygen (O) and carbon (C) are elements as these are made up of one kind of atoms. Also, carbon is combustible and oxygen is a supporter of combustion
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