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  • Understanding Chemical Compounds: Definition & Examples
    A substance made of two or more substances chemically bonded together is called a compound.

    Here's why:

    * Chemical bonds involve the sharing or transfer of electrons between atoms. This creates a new substance with properties different from the original elements.

    * Mixtures, on the other hand, are simply combinations of substances that are not chemically bonded. They can be separated by physical means.

    Examples of compounds:

    * Water (H₂O) - made of hydrogen and oxygen

    * Salt (NaCl) - made of sodium and chlorine

    * Sugar (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) - made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

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