Concept explainers
Interpretation:
The key difference between an element and a compound is to be determined.
Concept introduction:
An element can be defined as the simplest type of matter which is composed of only one kind of atom and cannot be broken down further. The properties of all the atoms of an element are identical.
A compound is defined as a substance formed by the combination of two or more different elements in a fixed proportion via

Answer to Problem 2.1P
The key difference between an element and a compound are as follows:
1. An element is made up of only one kind of atoms whereas compounds are made up of more than one kind of elements.
2. Elements cannot be broken down further whereas compounds can be broken down into two or more simpler substance.
Explanation of Solution
Elements are the simplest form of matter composed of only one type of atom. Hence elements can be represented by symbols. Elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances by any chemical or physical means. Examples are – carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, sulfur, chlorine.
Compounds are formed by the combination of two or more different elements in a fixed ratio. Compounds are represented by using chemical formulas which contain the alphabetical
The key difference between an element and a compound is that while a compound can be broken down into simpler forms, an element is the simplest form of matter and thus cannot be broken down any further.
The key difference between an element and a compound is that a compound can be broken down into simpler forms, while an element is the simplest form of matter and thus cannot be broken down any further. Examples of elements are sulfur
Want to see more full solutions like this?
Chapter 2 Solutions
CHEMISTRY:MOLECULAR...(LL) W/ALEKS
- For questions 1-4, consider the following complexes: [Co(CN)6], [COC14]², [Cr(H2O)6]²+ 4. Room temperature (20°C) measurement of molar magnetic susceptibility (Xm) for Fe(NH4)2(SO4)2×6H2O is 1.1888 x 102 cgs (Gaussian units). Calculate effective magnetic moment and provide a number of unpaired electrons for the iron ion. Use this number to rationalize the coordination geometry around iron center. (4 points)arrow_forward7. Describe the expected 31P and 19F (where applicable) NMR spectral patterns for the following compounds (indicate number of signals and their splitting patterns). a) tetraphenyldiphosphine Ph Ph P-P Ph Ph Ph Ph ' b) tetraphenyldiphosphine monoxide P-P-Ph Ph (2 points) (2 points c) tetrafluorophosphonium hexafluorophosphate [PF4]*[PF6]¯ (4 points)arrow_forward3. For questions 1-4, consider the following complexes: [Co(CN)6]4, [COC14]², [Cr(H2O)6]²+ Which (if any) of these complexes would be expected to display Jahn-Teller distortion? (2 points)arrow_forward
- What is Instrumental Neutron Activation and what are the advantages and disadvantages in using its applications? (I'm doing an in class assignment and need better understanding of what the instrument can be used for) Please include references so that I can better understand the application of how the instrument works!arrow_forwardWhat is Isotope Analysis and what are the advantages and disadvantages in using its applications and instrumentalization? Please include references so that I can better understand how the instrument works!arrow_forward5. Count the electrons on the following complexes and state whether they follow the 18- electron rule: (3 points) Fe(CO)5 Ni(PMe3)4 PMe3 is trimethylphosphine Mn(CO)5Brarrow_forward
- For questions 1-4, consider the following complexes: [Co(CN)6]+, [CoCl4]², [Cr(H2O)6]²+ 2. Draw the corresponding d-orbital splitting for each of the complexes; predict the spin- state (low-spin/high spin) for each of the complexes (if applicable); explain your arguments. Calculate the crystal field stabilization energy for each complex (in Ao or At). (6 points)arrow_forwardFor questions 1-4, consider the following complexes: [Co(CN)6]4, [COC14]², [Cr(H2O)6]²+ 1. Assign oxidation number to the metal, then indicate d-electron count. (3 points)arrow_forwardUsing iodometry I want to titrate a sodium thiosulfate solution and I use 15 mL. If I have 50 mL of a 0.90 M copper solution and KI, what will be the molarity of sodium thiosulfate?arrow_forward
- ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781305957404Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCostePublisher:Cengage LearningChemistryChemistryISBN:9781259911156Author:Raymond Chang Dr., Jason Overby ProfessorPublisher:McGraw-Hill EducationPrinciples of Instrumental AnalysisChemistryISBN:9781305577213Author:Douglas A. Skoog, F. James Holler, Stanley R. CrouchPublisher:Cengage Learning
- Organic ChemistryChemistryISBN:9780078021558Author:Janice Gorzynski Smith Dr.Publisher:McGraw-Hill EducationChemistry: Principles and ReactionsChemistryISBN:9781305079373Author:William L. Masterton, Cecile N. HurleyPublisher:Cengage LearningElementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Bind...ChemistryISBN:9781118431221Author:Richard M. Felder, Ronald W. Rousseau, Lisa G. BullardPublisher:WILEY





