Question

How are elements and compounds different from each other?

Answer 1

Elements	Compounds
An element is the simplest form of matter, made up of only one type of atom which cannot be split into simpler substances by any chemical or physical method.	A compound is a pure substance made up of two or more elements combined chemically in a definite (or constant) proportion by mass or weight.
At present, there are 118 elements known to us.	Globally more than 350,000 compounds are produced or used.
Elements are of three types: metals, non-metals, and metalloids.	Compounds are of three types on the basis of bonds between atoms ionic, metallic, and organic compounds.
Examples: Na, Mg, Sc, etc.	Examples: NaCl, CaO, H2O, etc.