Question

Potassium iodide can be decomposed by electrolysis (an electric current) into the elements potassium and iodine. Based on this information, how would potassium iodide be classified?

compound

heterogeneous mixture

homogeneous mixture

solution

Answer 1

compound

Step-by-step explanation:

Potassium iodide is a compound from the description given. The components of the compound is made up of elements and can only be broken down by chemical means.

• A compound is a substance composed of two or more kinds of atoms or elements joined together in a definite grouping.
• The properties of the compound are distinct and different from those of the individual elements that are combined in its make - up.

When compounds are broken down they are made up of elements.