Question
Give the difference between an element and a compound.
Solution
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Element |
Compound |
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1. It cannot be broken into more simpler form by chemical methods. |
1. It can be decomposed into its constituents by chemical methods. |
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2. It is composed of atoms of one kind only. |
2. It is composed of atoms of different elements in a fixed proportion by weight. |
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For Example Copper, iron, etc. |
For example H2O, methane etc. |
