Question
Which of the following statements about a compound is incorrect ?
A.
A molecule of a compound has atoms of different elements.
B.
A compound cannot be separated into its constituent elements by physical methods of separation.
C.
A compound retains the physical properties of its constituent elements.
D.
The ratio of atoms of different elements in a compound is fixed.
Answer :
A compound retains the physical properties of its constituent elements.
Solution :
Physical and chemical properties of a compound are different from those of its constituent elements.