Chapter 15.1, Problem 3R

To determine

Similarity and dissimilarity between element and compound

Answer to Problem 3R

Both are similar as both are pure substance and they are different as element consist of only one atom where compound consist of more than one atom.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction: Elements and Compounds are type of pure substances.

Elements are substances that consist of only one type of atom. Three examples are: Gold, silver, platinum.

Compounds are substances that consist of more than one type of atom which are present in fixed proportion. Three examples are: Chalk, salt, Sugar

Both are similar as both are pure substances.

Both are different as in compounds, there are more than one type of atom but in element there is only type of atom.

Conclusion: Both are similar as both are pure substance and they are different as element consist of only one atom where compound consist of more than one atom.