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CHEMICAL ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

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Meaning of Element
Elements and their Symbols
Names of Elements Derived From the Latin Name
Chemical Compound
Nature of Elements
Mixture

Meaning of Element

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.

Elements and their Symbols

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