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Element

One of the 103 known chemical substances that cannot be broken down further without changing its chemical properties. Some examples include hydrogen, nitrogen, gold, lead, and uranium. See the periodic table of elements.

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, August 27, 2026

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, August 27, 2026