Different between elements and compound
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- Definition
- Elements are pure substances which are composed of only one type of atom.
- Compound are substances which are formed by two or more different types of elements that are united chemically in fixed proportions.
- Total Numbers
- There are nearly 118 elements (at present) of which nearly 94 occur naturally on Earth.
- Compounds are almost endless.
- Types
- Elements are classified as either metals, nonmetals or metalloids.
- Compounds are classified according to their bonds which can be ionic, molecular or metallic.
- Examples
- Some of the examples of elements are Iron, Copper, Gold, etc.
- A few examples of compounds are NAOH, NaCl, etc.
- Representation
- Elements are represented by symbols and numbers. For example, Sodium is represented by Na.
- Compounds are represented by their chemical formula. For example, salt is represented by the formula NaCl.
- Distinguished By
- Elements can be distinguished by their atomic number.
- Distinguished by their fixed ratio of different elements (arranged in a defined manner).
- Composition and Property
- As only one type of atoms make up an element, all the properties of that atom are represented by its atom.
- In case of compounds, the same type of molecules makes up the compound.
- Ability to Breakdown
- Elements cannot be broken down by chemical reactions.
- Compounds can be easily separated into simpler substances by chemical reactions.
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