Question

distinguish between an element and a compound. 250 words remaining

Explanation:

An element is a pure substance made up of only one type of atom, and cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. Examples include hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), and gold (Au). A compound is a pure substance formed when two or more different elements chemically combine in a fixed ratio. For instance, water (H₂O) is a compound made of hydrogen and oxygen in a 2:1 ratio. Compounds have properties different from their constituent elements.

Answer:

An element consists of one - type atoms and is indivisible chemically. A compound is formed by chemical combination of different elements in a fixed ratio and has distinct properties from its elements.