Answer:
» Similarities :
☑ They both react by chemical means, to produce either an element or compound as the end product of the chemical reaction.
• Take an example of Magnesium reacting with cold water:
[tex]{ \rm{Mg_{(s)} + 2H _{2} O _{(l)} → Mg(OH)_{2(aq)} + H_{2(g)}}}[/tex]
• If it reacts with steam:
[tex]{ \rm{Mg _{(s)} + H _{2} O_{(l)} → MgO_{(s)} + H_{2(g)}
}}[/tex]
• [ Element: Magnesium and Compound: Water ]
They are both classified under atomic substances cause they are made up of microscopic molecules known as atoms.
☑ They are both formed up by microscopic substances known as atoms.
» Differences :
☑ Compounds generally have higher molecular masses than elements.
☑ Compounds are formed through bonding by elements while elements can naturally exist or formed by extraction, purification and concentration
