Chemical Element Properties and Overview

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Overview:

Chemical Elements are pure substances. They consist of only one type of atom. Each has a specific number of protons in its nucleus, called the atomic number. They are the building blocks of matter. One or more elements make up all substances in the universe. means cannot break down elements into simpler substances. Each element has unique properties. These include melting point, density, and reactivity. The periodic table groups elements by their similar chemical behaviors. The main categories are metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. They are essential from hydrogen, the simplest element, to complex, heavier elements. They form everything from the air we breathe to the materials in modern technology.

Properties for all elements can be found below: