Question

Differentiate between the following -
give 3 points for each Element and Compound
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Answer 1

ELEMENTS

1 Elements are made up of one kind of atoms.

2 Elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances by any physical or chemical method.

3 Examples: Hydrogen, Oxygen

COMPOUNDS

1 Compounds are made up of two or more kinds of atoms.

2Compounds can be broken down into simpler substances by chemical methods.

3Examples: Water, Sodium chloride

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Answer 2

1) a compound is formed of different types of molecules whereas an element is formed of the same types of atoms

2) Examples of elements include iron, copper, hydrogen and oxygen

Examples of compounds include water (H2O) and salt (Sodium Chloride - NaCl)

3)A compound can be separated into simpler substances by chemical methods/reactions.

Elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reactions.