The properties of water are different from the properties of the elements of which it is formed. Discuss.

Explanation

Formation of water is occurred by the combination of two different elements hydrogen and oxygen in the ratio of 2:1, by sharing of electrons mutually by forming covalent bond. So, the individual elements hydrogen and oxygen lose their distinct properties and have separate property when formed as a compound water.
This can be explained by taking few properties as given below:
Nature: Water remains liquid in room temperature whereas hydrogen and oxygen are gases.
Solubility : Water acts as universal solvent by dissolving many things while hydrogen and oxygen are less soluble in water.
Density : Water has a maximum density `1000 "kg/m"^3` at `4^@C` whereas oxygen is heavier than hydrogen which is considered lightest among known gases.