An element is
the simplest substance, one which cannot be broken down into smaller parts through typical
physical or chemical approaches. Elements can be found in the periodic table, which organizes
and lists them out according to their properties, such as mass. Elements consist only of atoms
or molecules (in other words, two or more atoms of the same or different elements that have been
bound together chemically) of identical chemical properties.
Compounds are
atoms of two or more different elements which have bonded together and which can be broken down
into elements via chemical means.
Mixtures are a combination of different
elements and/or compounds. For example, when we add salt to water, we are making a mixture; new
molecules are not produced as a result of this. Instead, they mix together while keeping their
own identities intact.
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