Question
Which of the following best distinguishes a compound from an element?
An element is always a metal, whereas a compound can be either metallic or non-metallic.
An element can be broken down into simpler substances, whereas a compound cannot.
An element is made of only one type of atom, while a compound consists of two or more different elements chemically combined.
An element is a pure substance, whereas a compound is a mixture of different substances.
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