Question

10.Distinguish between elements and compounds with one example each.​

Answer 1

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For example, salt is represented by the formula NaCl. Elements can be distinguished by their atomic number. ... As only one type of atoms makes up an element, all the properties of that atom are represented by its atom. In the case of compounds, the same type of molecules makes up the compound.

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Answer 2

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Composition- Compounds contain different elements in a fixed ratio arranged in a defined manner through chemical bonds. They contain only one type of molecule. Elements that compose the compound are chemically combined. Elements contain only one type of atom. Each atom has the same atomic number i.e., the same number of protons in their nucleus.

Examples- Water (H2O), Sodium chloride (NaCl), Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) etc. Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Sodium (Na), Chlorine (Cl), Carbon (C), Iron (Fe), copper (Cu), silver (Ag), gold (Au) etc.