Explain the different between an element and a compound.give example.
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Definitions
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.
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Total Numbers
There are nearly 118 elements (at present) of which nearly 94 occur naturally on Earth.
Compounds are almost endless.
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Examples
Some of the examples of elements are Iron, Copper, Gold, etc.
A few examples of compounds are NaOH, CuSO4, H2O,etc.
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Element is the purest substance,which is made up of the same kind of atoms.for example_hydrogen,oxygen... compound is formed when two or more than two elements ar combined chemically in a fixed ratio.For example_H2O,CO2 etc.