Question

How are elements different from compounds? State three properties of compounds. [4 Marks]

Answer 1

Elements have only one kind of atoms and cannot be broken down further as they are the basic units of matter. [1 Mark]
whereas compounds may or may not have one kind of atom and can be broken down, but only chemically. [1 Mark]
The properties of compounds are:
1. Elements in a compound are in fixed proportion. [1 Mark]
2. They are homogenous i.e. identical. [1 Mark]
3. Particles of compounds are of one kind only. [1 Mark]