Differentiate between an element and a compound (any two points). Give one example each.

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ElementCompound
$(1)$ It is the simplest form of matter that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reactions.$(1)$ It is a substance composed of two or more elements chemically combined in a fixed proportion.
$(2)$ It consists of only one type of atom.$(2)$ It can be separated into its constituent elements by chemical reactions.

Example of an element: $Copper (Cu)$.
Example of a compound: $Water (H_{2}O)$.

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