Chemistry
Give three differences between elements and compounds.
Elements, Compounds & Mixtures
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The differences between elements and compounds are given below:
| Elements | Compounds |
|---|---|
| An element is made up of only one kind of atoms. | A compound is made up of two or more atoms of different elements combined chemically in a definite whole number ratio by mass. |
| An element has its own set of properties. | The properties of a compound are completely different from those of its constituent elements. |
| An element cannot be broken down into simpler substances by any physical or chemical means. | A compound can be broken into its constituent elements by chemical means. |
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