Is mg (no3) 2 a compound or element

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Edith Barrera

29 August, 08:06

Is mg (no3) 2 a compound or element

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Kingston Kim · Answer 1

Great question! An element is one specific symbol. For example, Mg would be an element, N would be an element, and O would be an element. A compound is several elements that come together. Since Mg (NO3) 2 is made of three separate elements (Mg, N, and O), Mg (NO3) 2 is a compound.