Question

Which of the following correctly explains the difference between an element and a compound?

A. An element is made up of only one type of atom, and a compound is made up of two or more elements that are
chemically combined.

B. A compound is made up of only one type of atom, and an element is made up mixtures.

C. An element is made up of only one type of atom, and a compound is made up of mixtures.

D. A compound is made up of only one type of atom, and an element is made up of two or more compounds that are
chemically combined.

Answer 1

Option A is the answer. This is because compounds are elements combined by chemical combination