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Which statement correctly describes compounds?
Compounds cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.
Each compound is composed of one type of molecule.
Compounds can be broken down into simpler substances by physical means.
Each compound is composed of one type of atom.
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"Each compound is composed of one type of molecule."
Explanation: a compound is a pure substance made of chemically bonded atoms in a fixed ratio, so the sample consists of identical chemical units (molecules or, for ionic compounds, formula units). Compounds can be broken down into simpler substances only by chemical (not physical) means.
Explanation: a compound is a pure substance made of chemically bonded atoms in a fixed ratio, so the sample consists of identical chemical units (molecules or, for ionic compounds, formula units). Compounds can be broken down into simpler substances only by chemical (not physical) means.
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