Question

Can you tell the difference between an element and a compound just by looking at the sample? Explain.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

substance can be categorized as either elements or compounds Both of these are made up of atoms ,the only difference is an element is made  of one type of atom and compounds are made up two or more different types of atos.

Answer 2

Answer:

Difference between elements and compounds are given below !

Elements : -

1. Elements are pure substances which are composed of only one type of atom.
2. Elements are classified as either metals, nonmetals or metalloids.
3. Elements cannot be broken down by chemical reactions.
4. Some of the examples of elements are Iron, Copper, Gold, etc.

Compounds :-

1. Compound are substances which are formed by two or more different types of elements that are united chemically in fixed proportions
2. Compounds are classified according to their bonds which can be ionic, molecular or metallic.
3. Compounds can be broken down by chemical reactions.
4. Some of the examples of compounds are NaOH, H2So4 etc.