Question

slide 6: what is the difference between an element and a compound? element-________________________ compound-________________________

Explanation:

An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom and cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. A compound is a pure substance made up of two or more different types of atoms chemically combined in a fixed ratio.

Answer:

Element - A pure substance made of only one type of atom, cannot be broken down chemically.
Compound - A pure substance made of two or more different types of atoms chemically combined in a fixed ratio.