Question

5 difference between element and compound​

Answer 1

Explanation:

  acompound contains atoms of different elements chemically combined together in a fixed ratio. An element is a pure chemical substance made of same type of atom. ... Compounds contain different elements in a fixed ratio arranged in a defined manner through chemical bonds.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Element:

• An element is a pure chemical substance made of same type of atom.
• An element is represented by using symbols.
• There are about 117 elements that have been observed.Can be classified as metal,non- metal or metalloid.
• E.g, oxygen , hydrogen,sodium.

Compound:

• A compound contains atoms of different elements chemicaly combined together in a fixed ratio.
• A compound is represented using a formula.
• The list of compounds is endless.
• Carbon dioxide , table salt.