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Iron is an element.
Carbon is an element.
Steel is a compound.
Iron is strong, but it is heavy. Carbon is fairly weak in comparison to iron, but is light weight.
Steel is a compound of Iron and carbon.
Steel is stronger than iron, but also lighter.
By having the understanding of how to make steel, we can make taller buildings because they aren't as heavy as iron buildings. The taller the structure, the heavier it gets. At some point, the structure gets too heavy for the base of the structure and the whole thing collapses.
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How do elements relate to compounds?
Chemical compounds are formed from chemical elements.
What are the two type of substances?
Elements and compounds
Why might the periodic table be helpful in thinking about what elements can combine to form compounds?
For example the elements from the first two groups are easily combined with halogens; or noble gases are very unreactive, etc.
How can elements be changed into compounds?
Elements become compounds after chemical reactions.
How does elements differ to compounds?
Elements are single, however compounds are made up of two or more elements.
Are compounds and elements a mixture?
No. Elements, compounds and mixtures are 3 different terms.
How do compounds and elements simallar?
compounds are two or more elements put together
Where can you find science things such as elements and compounds?
You can find elements and compounds in matter.
What is a name for elements and compounds?
Elements and compounds are pure substances. They also can be molecules.
Is magnesium and oxygen elements compounds or mixtures?
magnesium and oxygen are elements. They are not compounds
What are compounds that are formed by elements?
Today are known approx. 65.106 chemical compounds.
Elements are combined to make compounds?
Yes, chemical compounds are made up of elements combined together.
