Question

Two chemical species, X and Y, combine together to form a product P which contains both X and Y X + Y → P. X and Y cannot be broken down into simpler substances by simple chemical reactions. Which of the following concerning the species X, Y and P are correct? (i) P is a compound (ii) X and Y are compounds (iii) X and Y are elements (iv) P has a fixed composition

What is an element? Give two examples of elements with their symbols.