Is there a difference between cement and mortar?

Is there a difference between cement and mortar?

Basically concrete is stronger and more durable so it can be used for structural projects such as setting posts whereas mortar is used as a bonding agent for bricks, stones, etc. Concrete is a mixture of water, cement, sand just like mortar.

Can you use mortar as cement?

Mortar can be made in one of two ways. The older method is to take portland cement, add hydrated lime and mix with fine sand. The newer method is use masonry cement and fine sand.

What is the difference between mortar and screed?

As verbs the difference between screed and mortar is that screed is (construction|masonry) to produce a smooth flat layer of concrete or similar material while mortar is to use mortar or plaster to join two things together.