Question

Write difference between elements,compound,mixture in tubular form

Answer 1

Elements:

1. Consists of only one kind of atom,

2. Cannot be broken down into a simpler type of matter by either physical or chemical means.

3. Can exist as either atoms (e.g. argon) or molecules (e.g., nitrogen).

Compounds:

1. Consists of atoms of two or more different elements bound together,

2. Can be broken down into a simpler type of matter (elements) by chemical means (but not by physical means)

3. Has properties that are different from its component elements.

Mixtures:

1. Consists of two or more different elements and/or compounds physically intermingled.

2. Can be separated into its components by physical means.

3. Often retains many of the properties of its components.

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