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Certainly - with the right chemical reactions. To separate the elements in a compound, you need appropriate chemical reactions to split the bonds of the molecules.

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Yes. A com,pound can be broken down into its component elements by electrolysis.

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It depends upon the nature of element generally compounds may be decomposed to their elements but it is a very difficult task.

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Yes, it is possible.

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