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Although they both contain the same element, the metal copper (Cu)

and the compound copper sulfate (CuSO,) are very different substances.
Why can substances that contain the same element have very different
properties?

User Geoffrey H
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Answer:

because of the way they've bonded

Step-by-step explanation:

Ionic bonding promotes the creation of a soluble salt. and high melting and boiling points

Covalent bonding promotes formation of molecules.

Polar covalent bonding promotes solubility in polar water

Metallic bonding promotes malleability, ductility, and ability to conduct heat and electric current.

according to this do they change

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