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Which statements describe an element? Check all that apply.

1. An element is a pure substance.
2.An element is made of only one type of atom.
3.An element is made of two or more different types of atoms.
4.An element can be broken down into a simpler form.
5.An element cannot be broken down into a simpler form.

User Fishjd
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Answer:

1,2,5

Explanation:

That is just the definition of an element :) the other two answers contradict these.

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