Examples of Compounds

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Definition of a Compound

In simple terms compounds can be described as substances that have two or more Atoms bonded together. Definition of a compound. A compound is a pure substance that contains atoms of two or more chemical elements in definite proportions that cannot be separated by physical means and are held together by chemical bonds. For additional information click Types of Compounds.

Examples of Compounds - Water
Water is a compound because it is made up of more than one element - Hydrogen and Oxygen. For example, the chemical formula for water is H₂O which indicates that 2 atoms of Hydrogen combines with 1 atom of oxygen and creates the compound water.

Examples of Compounds - Hydrogen Peroxide
The chemical formula for the compound water is H₂O indicating that 2 atoms of Hydrogen combines with 1 atom of oxygen, see Chemical Formulas. But if another oxygen atom is added a new compound called Hydrogen Peroxide will be created - H₂O₂which indicates that 2 atoms of Hydrogen combines with 2 atoms of oxygen and creates the compound Hydrogen Peroxide.

Examples of Compounds - Salt
Salt is a compound because it is made up of more than one element. The chemical formula for sodium chloride (Salt) is NaCl indicating that 1 atom of sodium combines with 1 atom of chlorine.

Examples of Compounds - Common Compounds
There are millions of compounds. The following Examples of Compounds shows some of the most common compounds and their chemical formulas or equations.

H₂O: Water

C₆H₁₂O₆: Glucose

C₂H₆O: Alcohol

NaCl: Salt

C₂H₆O: Ethanol

C₂H₄O₂: Vinegar

NH₃: Ammonia

C₂H₄O₂: Acetic Acid

C₄H₁₀: Butane

H₂SO₄ : Sulfuric Acid

CH₄: Methane

C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁: Sucrose

C₃H₈: Propane

NaHCO₃: Baking Soda

N₂O: Nitrogen

C₆H₈O₇: Citric Acid

C₈H₁₈: Octane

C₁₀H₁₆O: Camphor

Examples of Compounds - Elements Map!
For additional information about the elements featured on the Periodic Table please refer to our comprehensive Elements Map!