Question

The major difference between an element and a compound is

A. a compound cannot be broken down into simpler substances, but an element can be separated into simpler substances.

B. an element cannot be broken down into simpler substances, but a compound can be separated into simpler substances.

C. an element can be separated by physical means, but a compound must be separated by chemical means.

D. a compound can be separated by physical means, but an element must be separated by chemical means.

E. none of the above

Answer 1

Is E the correct answer?

Answer 2

a compound is a combination of 2 or more elements

Answer 3

you can't separate a compound by physical means
Also you can't separate and element

Answer 4

and E is not correct
I almost gave you the answer with this information :P

Answer 5

...would C be correct then?

Answer 6

I just told you, you can't separate and element

Answer 7

Sorry I am confused...

Answer 8

Oke why is A wrong?

Answer 9

You can see it like this:

Answer 10

A is wrong because compounds can be broken down into simpler substances.

Answer 11

yes that is correct :)

Answer 12

Now B

Answer 13

B is the right answer!!!

Answer 14

yep \(\Huge\ddot\smile\)

Answer 15

thank YOU so much! I drew the sketch in my notebook! :)

Answer 16

Very good :) it can help you remember the difference between elements and compounds