Tabulate differences between:
Element and compound
Differences between an element and a compound:
Element | Compound |
1. An element is a pure substance that can not be broken down into simpler substance. | 1. A compound is a pure substance that is formed when two or more elements combine in a fixed ratio and hence can be broken down into those elements. |
2. An element consists of the same type of atoms. | 2. A compound is made up of different types of atoms as it is formed by the combination of two or more elements. |
3. The property shown by the element is the property the atom that comprises that element. | 3. The property of the compound is very different from the atoms that comprise the compound. |
4. Number of elements known to humans is 118 till now. | 4. Number of compounds known to humans till now is much higher than the number of elements as compounds are formed by the combination of the elements. |
5. Examples: Iron , Copper , Hydrogen etc. | 5. Examples: Water , Sodium chloride etc. |