Question
Which property of silver chloride identifies it as a chemical compound
It is a heterogenous substance
Its elements combine in a fixed ratio
It can be separated into its components by physical methods
Its physical properties are between that of silver and chlorine
It is a heterogenous substance
Its elements combine in a fixed ratio
It can be separated into its components by physical methods
Its physical properties are between that of silver and chlorine
Answers
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The property that identifies silver chloride (AgCl) as a chemical compound is **"Its elements combine in a fixed ratio."**
In this case, silver and chlorine combine in a specific ratio of 1:1 to form silver chloride. This characteristic is fundamental to chemical compounds, distinguishing them from mixtures, where the components can vary in their proportions. The other options provided do not accurately characterize silver chloride as a chemical compound.
In this case, silver and chlorine combine in a specific ratio of 1:1 to form silver chloride. This characteristic is fundamental to chemical compounds, distinguishing them from mixtures, where the components can vary in their proportions. The other options provided do not accurately characterize silver chloride as a chemical compound.