Difference between Element and Compound

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).

Updated: November 1, 2021 — 3:26 pm

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