Question

Describe how elements are different from atoms

Answer 1

An atom is the part of an element. A particular element is composed of only one type of atom. Atoms are further composed of subatomic particles called electrons, protons and neutrons. Elements can combine with each other to form molecules via chemical reaction.

Answer 2

An atom is the smallest component of an element, containing neutrons, protons and electrons, and makes up everything around us.
An element is a substance in which all of the atoms have the same atomic (proton) number. It is also defined as a substance which cannot be broken down by chemical means.