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Define element and explain element

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Step-by-step explanation:

  • An element is a material that consists of a single type of atom.
  • Each atom type contains the same number of protons.
  • Chemical bonds link elements together to form more complex molecules called compounds.
  • A compound consists of two or more types of elements held together by covalent or ionic bonds.

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