Question

What is an element? select one:

a. two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds
b. a chemical that cannot be broken down or separated into other chemicals
c. a chemical that can be broken down or separated into other chemicals
d. one or more molecules held together by chemicals
e. a chemical that cannot be separated, but is limited in supply?

Answer 1

an element is a the smallest substance that cannot be broken down so the answer is B.

Answer 2

b. a chemical that cannot be broken down or separated into other chemicals