A few days ago
Kelsey

what is the definition of an element and what are some characteristics?

i was wondering if anyone knew the definition and characteristics of an element. Also, i was wondering how i could explain how hydrogen and oxygen work as an example of an element (so…how does the example show what a element is and what makes elements different from molecules, compounds, and atoms

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A few days ago
oh.

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an element is a substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance.Hydrogen and oxygen have something 2 do w. elements cuz they’re on the periodic table of elements.

Yea.

It makes it diff from a compound cuz compunds are two or more elements COMBINED chemically.

Its diff from a molecule cuz molecules are the smallest unit ina compound, they dont rly have anything 2 do w. elements.

Its diff from an atom cuz atoms are the smallest unit IN the element.

…Hope dat helps??

It came from my Sci book…

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A few days ago
mgriffin113
an element is a basic form of matter that takes up space and cannot be broken apart into a different form of matter by normal means. a molecule is two atoms bonded together. a compound is a molecule of two or more different elements. an atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains the characteristics of that element.

hydrogen can’t be broken down under normal curcumstances

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