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CHEMISTRY
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Question
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Which statement best describes an element?
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any combination of two or more atoms of different types
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a pure substance made up of only one kind of atom
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a substance containing only carbon atoms
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any kind of crystal
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An element is a pure substance and is made of only one type of atom; it cannot be broken down into a simpler substance.
Detailed explanation-2: -Elements are pure substances that cannot be broken down further by physical means.
Detailed explanation-3: -Compound. A compound is a pure chemical substance, but it is made from more than one type of atom, chemically bonded together. All pure substances are either elements or compounds.
Detailed explanation-4: -Pure substances are mostly homogeneous in nature containing only one type of atom or molecule. It consists of a single type of particle and is the same in chemical nature.
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