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What term describes a substance that is formed from chemical combinations of two or more different elements?

1. Elements
2. Compounds
3. Mixtures
4. Solutions

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Answer:

2. Compounds

Step-by-step explanation:

Compounds are substances formed when two or more elements are combined that are always present in fixed ratios. The elements are bonded together either through covalent or ionic bonding.

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically joined.
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