Compounds contain two or more elements chemically combined in fixed proportions. Compounds can be broken down into simpler substances but elements cannot. Examples of compounds include table salt, sucrose, nitrogen gas, and water. Compounds are classified as acids, bases, or salts. Acids are sour and react with metals and bases to produce hydrogen gas and water. Bases have a slippery feel and react with oils. The strength of acids and bases depends on how much they dissociate, with strong acids and bases completely dissociating and weak ones only partially. Common strong acids include sulfuric and hydrochloric acids while common bases include calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide.