Question

Describe the properties of the compound water. Compare the properties of water with the properties of the elements that comprise it. How do you explain the difference?

Answer 1

a. Water is a compound. One molecule of water is made up of H2O or 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom. Water is colorless, tasteless, shapeless, and sizeless.

b. H20 = water

H2 = hydrogen = explosive gas

O = oxygen = supports fire.

H20 is inert. Water is a wet liquid. H and O are gases.

Answer 2

H20 = water. H2 is hydrogen = explosive gas. O = oxygen, as which supports fire.H20 is inert.
water is a wet liquid. H and O are gases