Atoms vs Elements vs Compounds Chemistry Made Simple

Atoms vs elements vs compounds by Ryle Zhou. Art work credit : Ari Weinkle

All physical things are made of the elements of the periodic table. Elements can be found on their own or they are in the form of compounds or molecules. In daily life, we encounter a lot more molecules and compounds than elements.

So what are the differences between atoms, compounds and elements?

Atom — The basic unit of the building…