The Chemistry of Compounds

The video tutorial explains that pure elements are rare in nature and are usually found combined with other elements to form compounds. Compounds consist of atoms from two or more elements chemically bonded together. These compounds are prevalent in both living and non-living things, including food, clothing, and rocks. Water is highlighted as a common compound essential for life, composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. The smallest unit of a compound is a molecule, which retains all the properties of the compound.

Can you give examples of where compounds are found?

How are molecules formed?