What is a chemical compound?
Q: What is a chemical compound?
A: A chemical compound is a combination of different atoms that are held together by chemical bonds. The ratio between the elements in the compound is fixed and it behaves like one substance.
Q: How do compounds differ from each other?
A: Compounds can differ from each other depending on what atoms they are made of and how they are joined together. Some compounds consist of separate molecules with the same number and type of atoms, while others have a large network of atoms without any separate molecules.
Q: What forms can chemical compounds take?
A: Chemical compounds can be solids, liquids or gases. They may come from natural sources such as plants or be created synthetically in laboratories.
Q: What happens when different compounds are mixed together?
A: When different compounds are mixed together, they may undergo a chemical reaction.
Q: Are all chemicals dangerous?
A: Not all chemicals are dangerous; however some can be hazardous if not used correctly. Dangerous chemicals should only be handled by trained scientists who know how to use them safely. People working near these chemicals often wear special clothing to protect themselves from harm.
Q: Where do we get most of our chemical compounds from?
A: Most of our chemical compounds come from natural sources such as plants or they may be synthetically created in laboratories by scientists.
