vegyületnek

Vegyületnek is a Hungarian term that translates to "compound" in English, referring to a substance formed when two or more chemical elements are chemically bonded together. These elements are present in definite proportions and cannot be separated by physical means. The properties of a compound are distinct from the properties of the elements that constitute it. For instance, water (H2O) is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen, yet it is a liquid at room temperature, while hydrogen and oxygen are gases.

Compounds are represented by chemical formulas, which indicate the types of atoms and the number of each atom present in a molecule or formula unit. For example, the chemical formula for table salt is NaCl, signifying one sodium atom and one chlorine atom. Compounds can be classified into various types, including organic compounds, which typically contain carbon and hydrogen, and inorganic compounds, which encompass all other compounds. The formation and breaking of chemical bonds in compounds are central to the study of chemistry, driving chemical reactions and shaping the material world around us.