Give the difference between elements and compounds.
ELEMENTS | COMPOUNDS |
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* Elements are made up of one kind of atoms. | * Compounds are made up of two or more kinds of atoms. |
* Elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances by any physical or chemical method. | * Compounds can be broken down into simpler substances by chemical methods. |
* Elements have their own set of properties. | * Properties of a compound differ from those of their elements. |
* Examples: Hydrogen, Oxygen | * Examples: Water, Sodium chloride |