Write the differences between elements and compounds and give an example for each.

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S.No.	Elements	Compounds
1.	Contains only one kind of atoms.	Contains more than one kind of atoms.
2.	It is a pure substance.	It is not a pure substance.
3.	Elements cannot be broken down further into simpler substances by chemical methods.	Compounds can be broken down further into simpler substances by chemical methods.
4.	Elements have definite physical and chemical properties.	Compounds have definite physical and chemical properties.
5.	Examples for elements: oxygen O₆, hydrogen H₁, sodium Na.	Examples for compounds, water H₂O, cane sugar Cp

Laashya · Answer 1 · 2020-10-21T12:10:38+0000

S.No.	Elements	Compounds
1.	Contains only one kind of atoms.	Contains more than one kind of atoms.
2.	It is a pure substance.	It is not a pure substance.
3.	Elements cannot be broken down further into simpler substances by chemical methods.	Compounds can be broken down further into simpler substances by chemical methods.
4.	Elements have definite physical and chemical properties.	Compounds have definite physical and chemical properties.
5.	Examples for elements: oxygen O₆, hydrogen H₁, sodium Na.	Examples for compounds, water H₂O, cane sugar Cp

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