Element vs Compound

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What is an Element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. It consists of only one type of atom.

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What is a Compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded together. It can be broken down into simpler substances.

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Example of an Element: Hg

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Hg (Mercury) is an element, represented by a single type of atom.

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Example of a Compound: C6H12O6

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C6H12O6 (Glucose) is a compound made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.

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Example of a Compound: H2O

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H2O (Water) is a compound made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

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Example of an Element: H

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H (Hydrogen) is an element, represented by a single type of atom.

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Example of a Compound: CO2

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CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) is a compound made of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms.

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How can you identify an Element?

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An element can be identified by its unique atomic number, which represents the number of protons in its nucleus.

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How can you identify a Compound?

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A compound can be identified by its chemical formula, which shows the types and numbers of atoms present.

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What is the difference between an Element and a Compound?

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An element consists of only one type of atom, while a compound consists of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.