Give two differences between elements and compounds.

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The differences between elements and compounds are as follows:
ELEMENTS
COMPOUNDS
1. It is a pure substance made up of atoms of the same kind. 1. It is a pure substance made by a chemical reaction of two or more elements in a fixed proportion.
2. It cannot be separated by any chemical method. 2. It can be separated by chemical methods.
3. For example - Sodium(Na), Hydrogen(H). 3. For example - Water (H₂O), Common salt (NaCl).

ELEMENTS	COMPOUNDS
1. It is a pure substance made up of atoms of the same kind.	1. It is a pure substance made by a chemical reaction of two or more elements in a fixed proportion.
2. It cannot be separated by any chemical method.	2. It can be separated by chemical methods.
3. For example - Sodium(Na), Hydrogen(H).	3. For example - Water (H₂O), Common salt (NaCl).

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