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How are the terms atom and element different?

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A particular atom will have the same number of protons and electrons and most atoms have at least as many neutrons as protons. An element is a substance that is made entirely from one type of atom. For example, the element hydrogen is made from atoms containing just one proton and one electron.
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Answer:

Element is made from same type of atoms

While atom is present in element made up of different particles like proton neutrons electron etc

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