1. Which is not a characteristic of a compound?

Answer:
Just look at which one it doesn't show.
Explanation:
Characteristics of compounds
1. Components in a compound are present in a definite proportion.
2. It has a homogeneous composition.
3. Particles in a compound are of one kind.
4. A compound is made up of one or more atoms of the same or different elements.
5. In a compound the elements are present in a fixed ratio by mass.
6. A compound can be divided into simpler substances by a chemical process.
7. The physical and chemical properties of a compound are completely different from those of its constituents.