Question

How compound is different from elements

Answer 1

Answer:

An element is a substance that cannot be chemically decomposed into simpler substances. An atom is the smallest particle of an element that can take part in chemical reactions. A compound is a substance formed from two or more elements chemically joined (bonded) together.

Answer 2

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