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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How do scientists distinguish between an element and a compound? List two elements and two compounds.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I would say they mainly put the substances under decomposition reactions to see if new products will be formed. If not, they are elements and if yes, compounds. Elements: Lithium and Zinc. Compounds: Sulphur dioxide and Carbon dioxide.

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