Question

How are elements and atoms related?

Answer 1

Elements consist of atoms with the same number of protons in the nucleus.

Explanation:

Some elements that you can find in the home are copper (`"Cu"`, 29 protons) in the wiring, aluminium (`Al`, 13 protons) in pots and pans, and iron (`"Fe"`, 26 protons) in iron nails.

Other elements are nitrogen (`"N"_2`), ozone (`"O"_3`), phosphorus (`"P"_4`), and sulfur (`"S"_8`).

They contain atoms with 7, 8, 15, and 16 protons, respectively, in their nuclei,

Here's a diagram of the atoms of some other elements.

(from slideplayer.com)

Below is an excellent video about elements and atoms.

Answer 2

Elements are a chemical substance made up of only one type of atom. An example of an element is carbon .

Explanation:

Atoms are tiny particles made of protons, neutrons and electrons.

Elements are chemical substances which contain just one type of atom.

Example: Gold is an element. The smallest piece of gold (particle) which still has the same characteristics of a larger piece of gold is a single atom of gold. Also a gold has an atomic number of 79 so there are 79 protons in the nucleus