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How are there properties of a compound related to those of the elements that comprise it? thanks for answering :DHow are there properties of a compound related to those of the elements that comprise it? thanks for answering :D 1 following 3 answers 3 Report Abuse Are you sure you want to delete this answer? Yes No

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Some physical properties of the compound are related in this way.

Molecular mass of the compound, depends on the atomic masses of the elements.

Wether the compound is ionic or covalent depends on the nature of the bonds which depends on the electronic configuration of the elements.

Boiling pont depends, solubility, melting point and others depend on the strength of the bonds, wich depends on the electronic configuration of the elements.

So many other properties also are determined by the properties of the elements and the bonding of them to form the compound.
Solubility of the compound depends on