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What is the difference between elements and compunds

Fakeha Anis · Accepted Answer

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

For example, oxygen gas (O2) is an element
For example, H2O is a compound

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.
For example, oxygen gas (O₂) is an element.	For example, H₂O is a compound.