Elements & Compounds

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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. For example, water (H2O) is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen.

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What is the chemical symbol for Oxygen?

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O

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What is the chemical formula for table salt?

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NaCl

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What is the chemical symbol for Iron?

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Fe

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What is the chemical formula for Carbon Dioxide?

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CO2

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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

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What is the chemical symbol for Sodium?

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Na

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What is the chemical formula for Glucose?

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C6H12O6

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What is the chemical symbol for Gold?

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Au