The exact number of elements is known but not that of the compounds explain
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Elements are the simplest pure form of matter and they are distinguished from one another by the number of protons. Elements cannot be separated into simpler basic forms. On the other hand compounds are chemical mixtures of these various elements.
The reason why elements number is known(118 identified) is because they are individual pure substances and they can be counted. The number of compounds cannot really be determine because there exists several upon several ways in which different elements could react to form various compounds.
The reason why elements number is known(118 identified) is because they are individual pure substances and they can be counted. The number of compounds cannot really be determine because there exists several upon several ways in which different elements could react to form various compounds.
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