6. How do the properties of elements compare to the
properties of the co mpounds they form?
a. The properties of the elements may differ from the
properties of the compounds they form.
b. The properties of the compound are always the same
as the elements that are in the compound
c. The properties of the compound will change only if
the elements in the compound are exposed to heat.
d. The properties of the compound are the same as the
properties of the individual atoms in the compound.