Question

What is the difference between an element and a compound? List five characteristics of each??

Answer 1

element is a very short type of land

Answer 2

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(1) Elements are pure substances which are composed of only on type of atom

(2) there are nearly 118 at present (94 occures naturally on earth )

(3) Elements are classified as either , metals nonmetals or metalloids.

(4) elements are represented by symbols and number (eg sodium as Na )

(5) element can be distinguished by their atomic number .

(6) elements cannot be broken down by chemical reaction .

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(1)Compound are substances which are formed by two or more different types of elements that are united chemically in fixed proportions

(2) compounds are almost endless .

(3) Compounds are classified according to their bonds which can be ionic, molecular or metallic

(4) A few examples of compounds are NAOH, NaCl, etc

(5) Distinguished by their fixed ratio of different elements (arranged in a defined manner).

(6) Compounds can be easily separated into simpler substances by chemical reactions.

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