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  • Elements vs. Compounds: Examples and Definitions

    Elements:

    1. Gold (Au): A shiny, yellow, and very dense metal.

    2. Oxygen (O): A colorless, odorless gas essential for life.

    3. Carbon (C): The basis of life, found in many organic compounds.

    4. Iron (Fe): A strong, magnetic metal used in many industries.

    5. Hydrogen (H): The lightest and most abundant element in the universe.

    Compounds:

    1. Water (H₂O): A colorless, odorless liquid essential for life.

    2. Sodium chloride (NaCl): Commonly known as table salt.

    3. Carbon dioxide (CO₂): A colorless, odorless gas produced by respiration and combustion.

    4. Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆): A simple sugar found in many fruits and vegetables.

    5. Ethanol (C₂H₅OH): The alcohol found in alcoholic beverages.

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