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How does an element differ from a compound? How are they similar?

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Step-by-step explanation:

DIFFERENCE:

The difference between element and compound is that the element is the substance which is made of same type of the atoms, whereas the compound is made of different elements which are combined in definite proportions.

SIMILARITY:

Elements and Compounds both contains atoms. They both have bonds linking atoms together. They both are pure substances and homogeneous in composition.

Examples of elements include copper, hydrogen, oxygen, etc.

Examples of compounds include water, salt NaCl, etc.

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