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In the classification of matter, which statement best describes the difference between an element and a compound?
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Classification of Matter
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Which statement best describes the difference between an element and a compound in the classification of matter?
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An element can be separated into simpler substances by physical methods, while a compound cannot be separated by any means.
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An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom, while a compound is a pure substance made of two or more different elements chemically bonded in a fixed ratio.
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An element contains molecules, while a compound contains atoms.
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An element is always a mixture of isotopes, while a compound is always a mixture of elements.
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