When a metal undergoes a reaction, especially with a nonmetal, you should look for the formation of salts or the formation of precipitates in the case the product is not soluble to water. Metals loses electrons to form positive ions which then reacts to nonmetals that are negatively charged ions.<span />
<span>Answer: an element and a compound.
An element is a pure substance formed by one kind of atoms (element).
A compound is a pure substance formed by several types of atoms(elements) that are connected by chemical bonds.
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In addition, other pollutants like fertilizers, pesticides, and heavy metals are often attached to the soil particles and wash into the water bodies, causing algal blooms and depleted oxygen, which is deadly to most aquatic life.
