Which Statement About Compounds Is FALSE

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which statement about compounds is FALSE?

• A)Compounds consist of atoms of two or more different elements that are chemically bonded together.
• B)The elements in a compound cannot be separated or recovered by a physical process.
• C)Ionic compounds are composed of cations and anions.
• D)Covalent compounds are composed of metals and nonmetals.
• E)Intermolecular forces are attractive forces between molecules of a compound,and are responsible for the compound?s physical properties.

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