Compounds are different from elements primarily because compounds are composed of one or two elements. In this case, when elements are combined to form a compound,the reaction incurs a chemical change which results to a product with different properties as its base elements.
In the equation given above, there is conservation of MASS, CHARGE AND ENERGY.
These three parameters are usually conserved during the course of chemical reactions. When any of these parameter experience a reduction during the course of chemical reaction, such loss is always gained by other elements involved in the same reaction, so that at the end of the day, they are not considered as lost.
