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What is a compound word?

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Answer:

In chemistry, Compounds are two or more different elements joined together chemically.

For example:-

Water (H20)

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Table salt (NaCl)

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When two words are used together to yield a new meaning, a compound is formed.

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