Question

can an element be distinguished from its compound by examination of its physical properties only & explain.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Element is a single substance but a compound is a mixture of two or more elements.

When an element is added with another substance or element, it's physical property changes to convert the element into a compound.

Therefore, An element can be distinguished from a compound by observing it's physical property.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Element is a single substance but a compound is a mixture of two or more elements. When an element is added with another substance or element, it's physical property changes to convert the element into a compound. Therefore, An element can be distinguished from a compound by observing it's physical property.