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It is estimated that there are tens of millions of different chemical compounds in the world. New compounds are continually being discovered and synthesized through research and technological advancements.
No one knows for sure, and new ones are being made every day, but there are approximately 9 MILLION carbon-containing compounds.
There are two compounds present in H2O: hydrogen and oxygen.
No, not every chemical compound contains hydrogen. There are many compounds that do not contain hydrogen, such as carbon dioxide or sodium chloride.
Yes, compounds are made up of two or more different types of atoms that are chemically bonded together. Each molecule within a compound consists of specific ratios and arrangements of these atoms. Therefore, compounds can indeed be made up of many molecules.
The term "organic" originally referred to compounds produced by living organisms. Over time, the definition evolved to include carbon-based compounds. This change reflects early beliefs that only living things could produce such compounds, but we now know that many non-living processes can create organic molecules as well.
Crude oil consists of thousands of different compounds, including hydrocarbons, sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen compounds. The exact number of compounds in crude oil can vary depending on its source and composition.