What is the difference between an element and a compound? an element contains just one type of atom, and a compound contains two or more types of elements an element contains just one type of atom, and a compound contains just two types of elements an element is found in nature, but a compound is man-made only compounds can form metals?

An element contains just one type of atom, and a compound contains two or more types of elements

If these are the missing choices: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin.b. determine body temperature by touching the patient's hands and feet.c. skin temperature will tell you very little about this patient's condition or well-being.d. the patient's skin temperature and color will likely be warm and red.my answer is: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin. using the back of the hand to check for temperature rather than the palm is more effective because the back of the hand has more nerves that can feel and transmit the temperature than the palm.