Explain why, hydrogen and oxygen are considered elements whereas water is not considered an element.

Hydrogen and oxygen are considered elements as they cannot be split further into simpler substances by usual chemical methods.

Water (H₂O) is not an element, as it consists of different types of atoms, i.e., hydrogen and oxygen and can be split up into its components by chemical processes.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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