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Glossary of Terms

Element

The classification of atoms. The different atoms are grouped as elements, with distinguishable properties for each one. The periodic table of the elements is a layout of all the elements.

The expression element can also include a mineral whose structure is made up of only a single type of atom. For example, the mineral Copper is classifie as an element.




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