Compuesto

The video explains that elements are made of atoms held together by strong chemical bonds. Compounds, like water, consist of elements in fixed proportions, such as two hydrogen atoms for every oxygen atom. Compounds have distinct properties that differ from their constituent elements. For instance, sugar is composed of hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen, yet it has unique characteristics unlike its individual elements.

Describe the composition of sugar in terms of its constituent elements.

What are the implications of the differences in properties between compounds and their constituent elements?