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  • Identifying Compounds: Why N2 Doesn't Fit the Definition
    The answer is N2. Here's why:

    * Compounds are formed when two or more different elements chemically combine in a fixed ratio.

    Let's analyze each option:

    * CH4 (Methane): Carbon (C) and Hydrogen (H) combined.

    * H2O (Water): Hydrogen (H) and Oxygen (O) combined.

    * NH4 (Ammonium): Nitrogen (N) and Hydrogen (H) combined.

    * N2 (Nitrogen gas): This is a diatomic molecule, meaning it consists of two atoms of the same element (Nitrogen) bonded together. It's not a compound because it's composed of only one type of element.

    Therefore, N2 is not a compound.

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