Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Atoms, Elements And Compounds (Section 3 - No. 20)

What is the difference between elements and compounds?
Elements can be broken down; compounds cannot.
Elements are made of only one type of atom; compounds are made of different elements bonded.
Elements are always solids; compounds are always liquids.
Elements are chemically bonded; compounds are not.

Explanation

Elements are made of one type of atom, compounds are made by elements bonded together.

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