Concept explainers
Interpretation:
If an element can be distinguished from the compound should be explained.
Concept introduction:
There are different substances present in the universe. On the basis of their composition, they can be described as pure and impure substances. The element are the pure substances, that can be broken to form other substance, while compounds are made up of two or more elements which are chemically bound.
Answer to Problem 69A
Yes, it is possible to distinguish between compound and element.
Explanation of Solution
The element is a pure substance which cannot be broken down to form other substance. In the environment, every element is composed of a single type of atoms, which makes the chemical elements unique.
The compound can be defined as a substance that contains two or more than two elements by a
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