Elements and Compounds
<h1>CHEMICAL ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS</h1> CONTENT <ol> <li>Meaning of Element</li> <li>Elements and their Symbols</li> <li>Names of Elements Derived From the Latin Name</li> <li>Chemical Compound</li> <li>Nature of Elements</li> <li>Mixture</li> </ol> <h2>Meaning of Element</h2> Elements are substances that cannot be broken down into anything else. Everything in the world are built up from these elements. There are about one hundred and twelve (112) elements known today. Scientists use short forms called symbols to represent elements as shown below. <h2>Elements and their Symbols</h2>