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An element is made up of only one kind of __________


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Elements:

  • An element is any substance that can not be decomposed into simpler substances by ordinary chemical processes.
  • Elements are the fundamental materials of which all matter is composed.
  • Examples: Diamond, Oxygen, Graphite
  • Since diamond and graphite are made up of only carbon atoms (property difference is because of difference in bonding) and oxygen which is gas also come under the element, as they are made up of the same kind of atoms.

Therefore, An element is made up of only one kind of atom.


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