Element and Compound.

Question

Distinguish between the following:

Element and Compound.

Answer 1

Element	Compound
1. An element consists of only one kind of substance.	1. A compound is formed from two or more elements.
2. An element cannot be further divided into simpler substances by any physical or chemical means. E.g. iron, copper, oxygen	2. A compound can be further divided into simple substances by chemical means. E.g. common salt, sugar, water.