Question

Elements and compounds can be split into simpler substances.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Element: An element is a pure substance made up of only the same type of particles or atoms.

• An element is a substance that cannot be split into simpler substances.
• Hence an element can not contain more than one type of atom.
• For example, $\mathrm{Hydrogen}\left(\mathrm{H}\right)$ is made up of only $\left(\mathrm{H}\right)$ atoms.

Compound: A compound is a substance that can be split into simpler and different substances by chemical means.

• For example, $\mathrm{Water}\left({\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\right)$ is a compound made with two different elements called $\mathrm{Hydrogen}\left(\mathrm{H}\right)$ and$\mathrm{Oxygen}\left(O_2\right)$.
• Hence it can be split into these two different elements.

Thus, the given statement is False. I.e., Elements and compounds can be split into simpler substances.