Elements can be chemically combined into compounds, therefore, a compound consists of two or more elements combined, in definite proportions, by chemical means. Compounds may be formed by combining atoms of their constituent elements by ionic bonds or by covalent bonds.

Are elements physically or chemically bonded?

In a compound the elements involved (can/cannot) be separated by a simple physical process because the elements are (physically combined/chemically bonded). Each circle represents an atom and each different color represents a different kind of atom. If two atoms are touching then they are bonded together.

What is chemically bonded together?

Chemical bonds are forces that hold atoms together to make compounds or molecules. Chemical bonds include covalent, polar covalent, and ionic bonds. Atoms with relatively similar electronegativities share electrons between them and are connected by covalent bonds. ... The ions then are attracted to each other.