How does an element differ from a compound? how are they similar?

Explanation:

DIFFERENCE:

The difference between element and compound is that the element is the substance which is made of same type of the atoms, whereas the compound is made of different elements which are combined in definite proportions.

SIMILARITY:

Elements and Compounds both contains atoms. They both have bonds linking atoms together. They both are pure substances and homogeneous in composition.

Examples of elements include copper, hydrogen, oxygen, etc.

Examples of compounds include water, salt NaCl, etc.

-be a crystalline solid

- be soluble in water

-conduct electricity

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atomic number of carbon is 6

electronic configuration of carbon is 1s²2s²2p²

orbital diagram of carbon is as shown here in the image.