Question

Why is Co and element but CO a compound?

Answer 1

Co has one type of atoms and CO has two different type of elements.

• Co is the symbol of the element - Cobalt
• CO is the chemical formula of the conpound - Carbon monoxide

CO is carbon monoxide, and it is a compound. Carbon monoxide is made of atoms of carbon bonded to atoms of oxygen. It is made up of 1 atom of carbon and 1 atom of oxygen.

Whereas, Co is Cobalt, which is an element. As we know, element is the simplest form of matter and cannot be broken down anymore.

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