Elements
and
Compounds
PURE SUBSTANCE
ELEMENTS VS. COMPOUNDS
Elements Compounds
Contains only one kind of atom. Contains two or more kind of atoms
Pure substance that cannot be separated into
simpler substance by physical or chemical means.
Can only be separated by chemical means.
ELEMENTS
COMPOUNDS
Element or
Compound?
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Compound?
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Compound?
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Compound?
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Summary of Examples
Element Compound
1. Copper (Cu) 1. Table Sugar (Sucrose - C12H22O11)
2. Diamond (C) 2. Table Salt (Sodium Chloride - NaCl)
3. Aluminum Can (Al)
3. Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate -
NaHCO3)
4. Neon Gas (Ne) 4. Gasoline (Octane - C8H18)
5. Silver Candle Holder (Ag)
5. Sea Shells (Calcium Carbonate -
CaCO3)
Fe3O4

Elements and Compounds