Question 13 Marks
State two differences between an element and a compound.
Answer
View full question & answer→| Parameter | Element | Compound |
| Constituents | An element is made up of only one kind of substance. | A compound is made up of two or more elements. |
| Separation | An element annot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. | A compound can be broken down into its constituent elements by chemical means. |
| Properties | An element has its own set of properties. | The properties of a compound are different from those of its constituent elements. |