Difference between Element and Compound
Element |
Compound |
The substance that are made from one type of atom is known as element. | The substance are made from atom of different element joined by chemical bond knows as compound. |
A substance having atom which is same type. | A substance having atom which has combination of different elements. |
It has only one type of atom which has its own atomic number. | They have different element which arrangement is in a definite ratio through chemical bond . |
Classification of element can be as metalloid, metal and non metal. | Classification of compound can be as molecular compound, inter metallic compounds, iconic compounds and molecular compounds. |
The element represent by using symbol. | The compound represent by using chemical formula. |
Using chemical reaction break down of elements into more simple substance is not possible | Using chemical reaction break down or separation of element into more simple substance is certainly possible. |
Sodium (Na) ,
Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O) etc. |
Water (H2O),
Sodium chloride (NaCl). |