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Can a pure element be a compound? Why or why not?

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Yes, compounds are pure substances as they are made of molecules that are formed by the union of atoms of different elements through chemical bonding. Hence, molecules are the fundamental unit of compounds. Each compound is made of only one type of molecule.

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