What is the difference between an atom and an element? a An atom cannot be cut into smaller, but an element is a group of atoms
that are the same b An atom makes up matter but an element does not c An atom can be combined but an element cannot be combined d An atom can be cut apart but an element cannot
One of the main differences between an atom and an element is that an atom can be combined but an element cannot be combined. There are many combinations of atoms that make up different gases, liquids, and solids each with a unique makup. For example, water is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom (H20). Elements are made up of only the same type of atom. For example, the element Hydrogen can only contain hydrogen atoms, while the element Carbon can only contain carbon atoms.
