Elements

and
Compounds
PURE SUBSTANCE
ELEMENTS VS. COMPOUNDS
Elements Compounds

Contains only one kind of atom. Contains two or more kind of atoms

Pure substance that cannot be separated into Can only be separated by chemical means.
simpler substance by physical or chemical means.
ELEMENTS
COMPOUNDS
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 Summary of Examples
Element Compound
1. Copper (Cu) 1. Table Sugar (Sucrose - C12H22O11)
2. Diamond (C) 2. Table Salt (Sodium Chloride - NaCl)
3. Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate -
3. Aluminum Can (Al)
NaHCO3)
4. Neon Gas (Ne) 4. Gasoline (Octane - C8H18)
5. Sea Shells (Calcium Carbonate -
5. Silver Candle Holder (Ag)
CaCO3)
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