Question
Question: Which of the following statements about a compound is incorrect?...
Which of the following statements about a compound is incorrect?
A
A molecule of a compound has atoms of different elements.
B
A compound cannot be separated into its constituent elements by physical methods of separation.
C
A compound retains the physical properties of its constituent elements.
D
The ratio of atoms of different elements in a compound is fixed.
Answer
A compound retains the physical properties of its constituent elements.
Explanation
Solution
: Physical and chemical properties of a compound are different from those of its constituent elements.