Question
Which property of silver chloride identifies it as a chemical compound?
Answer options with 4 options
A.
It is a heterogeneous substance.
B.
Its elements combine in a fixed ratio.
C.
It can be separated into its components by physical methods.
D.
Its physical properties are between that of silver and chlorine.
Answer options with 4 options
A.
It is a heterogeneous substance.
B.
Its elements combine in a fixed ratio.
C.
It can be separated into its components by physical methods.
D.
Its physical properties are between that of silver and chlorine.
Answers
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The correct answer is:
B. Its elements combine in a fixed ratio.
This property confirms that silver chloride is a chemical compound, as chemical compounds are characterized by the specific ratio in which their constituent elements combine.
B. Its elements combine in a fixed ratio.
This property confirms that silver chloride is a chemical compound, as chemical compounds are characterized by the specific ratio in which their constituent elements combine.