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13 February, 20:43

Why are hydrogen molecules called elements but water molecules are called compounds?

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  1. 13 February, 20:55
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    Hydrogen molecules are made up of only one element (hydrogen).

    Water molecules, H₂O, are compounds because they are made up of more than one element, hydrogen and oxygen.
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