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Which type of matter cannot be broken done into simplier substances by a chemical change
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Which type of matter cannot be broken done into simplier substances by a chemical change

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Answer: Because atoms cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction, elements such as phosphorus (P 4) or sulfur (S 8) cannot be broken down into simpler substances by these reactions. Example: Water decomposes into a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen when an electric current is passed through the liquid

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elements because they are the simplest form of matter so they can't be broken

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