Question

Explain the difference between an element and a compound. Give examples​

Answer 1

A compound contains atoms of different elements chemically combined together in a fixed ratio. An element is a pure chemical substance made of same type of atom. Compounds contain different elements in a fixed ratio arranged in a defined manner through chemical bonds. They contain only one type of molecule.

Answer 2

Answer:

the element is a material that consists of single types of atoms. A compound is a material that consists of two or more types of elements.