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OpenStudy (anonymous):

is it possible to distinguish between an element and a compound

OpenStudy (ashley1nonly):

yes it is

OpenStudy (ashley1nonly):

An element consist of only one kind of atom For example if you have one H(hydrogen) that is an element An compound is a combination of elements(two or more) For example water. h20 you have 2 hydrogen's elements and one oxygen's to form the compound H2O

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