The difference between elements and compounds are :
Element
- An element is a substance which cannot be split up into two or more different substances.
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- An element is formed from atoms of the same kind
- An element is made up of the same substance.
Compound
- A compound can be split up into two or more different substances
- A compound is formed from atoms of different kinds
- A compound always contains two or more different substances.