Differentiate between an element and compound?

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Element Compound
1. An element is a pure substance that is made up of same kind of atoms 1. A compound is a pure substance which is made up of two or more elements combined in a fixed ratio.
2. Elements are classified into metals, non metals and metalloids. 2. compounds are classified into organic and inorganic.
3. Elements are represented by symbols. 3. Compounds are represented by molecular formula.
4. An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler substances by any physical or chemical means. 4. Compounds can be easily separated into simpler substances by chemical reactions.
5. Examples of elements are iron (Fe), copper (Cu), etc. 5. Examples of compounds are sodium hydroxide (NaOH), water (H₂O), etc.

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Element	Compound
1. An element is a pure substance that is made up of same kind of atoms	1. A compound is a pure substance which is made up of two or more elements combined in a fixed ratio.
2. Elements are classified into metals, non metals and metalloids.	2. compounds are classified into organic and inorganic.
3. Elements are represented by symbols.	3. Compounds are represented by molecular formula.
4. An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler substances by any physical or chemical means.	4. Compounds can be easily separated into simpler substances by chemical reactions.
5. Examples of elements are iron (Fe), copper (Cu), etc.	5. Examples of compounds are sodium hydroxide (NaOH), water (H₂O), etc.