What is the difference between elements and compounds
Solution-
Element |
Compound |
An element consists of the same kind of atom. |
Compounds are formed when two or more elements combine chemically in a fixed proportion. |
The smallest particle of an element is an atom. |
The smallest particle of a compound is a molecule. |
All the particles of an element have similar properties. |
The properties of compounds may or may not be similar to their constituents. |