what is the element in science?what is compound?
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what is the element in science?what is compound?
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Elements
-consist of single type of atoms
-is represented by using its symbols
-cannot be broken down into simplier substance by chemical reaction
-is a pure chemical substance made of some type of atom
Compound
-consist of two or more type of elements
-is represented by using its chemical formula
-can be separated into simplier substance by chemical methods/reactions
-contains atoms of different elements
Chemically combined together in a fixed ratio