Which of the following is true about a compound and its elements? A. The properties of a compound are different than the properties of its elements.
B. The elements all share identical properties, but their properties are different than the compound's properties.
C. The properties of a compound are the same as the properties of its elements.
D. The compound shares identical properties with one element, but all the other elements have different properties.

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