Question

Select the incorrect statement.
The physical properties of a compound are similar to those of its elements.
The boiling point of a compound is different from the individual elements.
The melting point of a compound is different from the individual elements.
Density is a physical property.

Answer 1

This is incorrect
The physical properties of a compound are similar to those of its elements.

Answer 2

Answer:

The incorrect statement is:

The physical properties of a compound are similar to those of its elements.

Explanation:

The physical properties of a compound depend on its elements but they are not similiar to the physical properties of individual elements.

Take water as an example. Water is made by oxygen and hydrogen (H₂O). At normal , water is liquid and both oxygen and hydrogen are gases.