Question

distinguish between an element and a compound​

Answer 1

Answer:

An element is a material that consists of a single type of atom. Each atom type contains the same number of protons. Chemical bonds link elements together to form more complex molecules called compounds. A compound consists of two or more types of elements held together by covalent or ionic bonds.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Elements

1) an element consist of only one kind of substance

2)An elements cannot be further divided into simpler substance by any physical or chemical means E.g iron, copper, oxygen

compound :

1)A compound is formed from two or more elements

2)A compound can be further divided into simple substance by chemical means E.g common salt , sugar ,water.