Compare and contrast elements and compounds?

An ELEMENT is a group of atoms , all of the one/same type. They cannot be chemically broken down, into simpler substances.

e.g. Hydrogen (H2 as the hydrogen molecule)

A COMPOUND is a group of atoms, of different types that are chemically combined together. They can be chemically

broken down into simpler substances.

e.g. Water ( H2O as the water molecule).