A substance, X, does not break down into simpler substances when heated. Can we conclude that X is not a compound? Why?
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Explanation:
X is a compound because elements react to form compounds.
Two differences between elements and compounds are :
1. Element consists of one kind of atoms whereas compounds consists of one kind of molecules made up of two or more types of atoms.
2. Element cannot be broken into simpler substances but compounds can be broken into simpler substances.
Example of an element is Hydrogen and example of a compound is Water
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