C. The properties of a compound are generally similar to the properties of the elements that make it up.
When elements combine to form a molecular compound, the resulting compound often exhibits properties that are different from those of the individual elements, but there is still a relationship between the properties of the compound and the properties of its constituent elements.
The arrangement and interactions of atoms in a compound, as well as the type of chemical bonds formed, contribute to the unique properties of the compound.
However, some properties of the compound may also be influenced by the overall structure and interactions within the molecule.