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Bot GPT 3.5 An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. It consists of only one type of atom. Examples of elements include hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, and gold.
A compound, on the other hand, is a substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in definite proportions. Compounds can be broken down into their constituent elements by chemical reactions. Examples of compounds include water (H2O), carbon dioxide (CO2), and sodium chloride (NaCl).