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An element is an atom or molecule made of a single type of atom.

A compound is a molecule made of two or more different elements.

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An element is a pure substance made up of only one type of atom, such as oxygen or gold. A compound is a substance made up of two or more different elements chemically bonded together, such as water (H2O) or carbon dioxide (CO2).

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