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Standard XII
Chemistry
Nature of Matter
Can Elements ...
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Can elements be broken down?
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Elements:
Elements are those substances that are composed of one kind of atom.
They cannot be broken down into simpler types of matter by either physical or chemical means.
They can exist as atoms (for eg: Neon) or molecules (for eg: Nitrogen).
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