Brainliesttt asapp! 1. scientists have developed a new drug known to cure a previously incurable disease. what best explains if the new drug is a compound or not? it is a compound because it will be able to cure a disease. it is not a compound because it was developed by scientists. it is a compound because compounds make all types of matter. it is not a compound because compounds make up only living things. 2. which of the following steps will slow down the reaction between coal and oxygen? increase the temperature of coal keep the coal in a wide dish keep the coal in a narrow test tube decrease the temperature of oxygen