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Examples
of Compounds -
What is a Compound? Definition of a Compound
In simple terms compounds
can be described as substances that have two or more
Atoms bonded together.
Definition of a compound. A compound is a pure substance that contains atoms of
two or more chemical elements in definite proportions that cannot be separated
by physical means and are held together by chemical bonds. For additional
information click Types of Compounds.
Examples
of Compounds - Water
Water is
a compound because it is made up of more than one element - Hydrogen and Oxygen. For example, the chemical formula for water is H2O
which indicates that 2 atoms of Hydrogen combines with 1 atom of oxygen and
creates the compound water.
Examples
of Compounds - Hydrogen Peroxide
The
chemical formula for the compound water is H2O
indicating that 2 atoms of Hydrogen combines with 1 atom of oxygen, see
Chemical
Formulas. But if
another oxygen atom is added a new compound called Hydrogen Peroxide will be
created - H2O2 which indicates that 2 atoms of Hydrogen
combines with 2 atoms of oxygen and creates the compound Hydrogen Peroxide.
Examples
of Compounds - Salt
Salt is
a compound because it is made up of more than one element.
The chemical formula for sodium chloride (Salt) is NaCl indicating that 1 atom
of sodium combines with 1 atom of chlorine.
Examples of Compounds
Examples
of Compounds - Common Compounds
There are millions
of compounds. The following Examples of Compounds shows some of the most common
compounds and their chemical formulas or equations.
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Examples of Compounds |
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Examples
of Formulas for compounds |
Examples
of names of
common compounds |
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H2O |
Water |
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C6H12O6 |
Glucose |
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C2H6O |
Alcohol |
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NaCl |
Salt |
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C2H6O |
Ethanol |
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C2H4O2 |
Vinegar |
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NH3 |
Ammonia |
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C2H4O2 |
Acetic Acid |
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C4H10 |
Butane |
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H2SO4
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Sulfuric Acid |
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CH4 |
Methane |
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C12H22O11 |
Sucrose |
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C3H8 |
Propane |
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NaHCO3 |
Baking Soda |
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N2O |
Nitrogen |
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C6H8O7 |
Citric Acid |
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C8H18 |
Octane |
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C10H16O |
Camphor |
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Examples
of Formulas for compounds |
Examples
of names of
common compounds |
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Examples of Compounds |
Examples of
Compounds
The above Examples of Compounds provides details of
the common Chemical Formulas.
Examples of
Compounds - Elements Map!
For additional information about the elements featured on the
Periodic Table please refer to our comprehensive
Elements Map!
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