What is a Compound in Chemistry?

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When two or more elements are mixed in a certain proportion, the substance formed is called a compound.

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Molecules of compounds contain two or more types of atoms.

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Examples – Water (H2O), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Sodium chloride (NaCl), Ammonia (NH3), etc.

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What is The Element?

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An element is a pure substance made up of only one type of atom. Or that pure substance that consists of only one type of atom is called an element.

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Examples - Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Sodium (Na), Nitrogen (N), etc.

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How Many Types of Compounds?

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Compounds are of two types. 1. Organic compound 2. Inorganic compound

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