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How does an element differ from a compound?

   How does an element differ from a compound?

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An element is a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. It is the simplest form of matter that has a unique set of properties. For example, hydrogen or carbon. Show more…

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Element

An element is a fundamental substance that consists of only one type of atom. It cannot be decomposed into simpler substances through chemical processes, and its identity is defined by the number of protons in its nucleus.

Compound

A compound is a chemical substance composed of two or more different elements that are chemically bonded together in fixed proportions. The properties of a compound are distinct from those of its constituent elements, and it can be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reactions.

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