Atom and element

Discovery Science: Chemistry – Inorganic chemistry – From Matter into Elements

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Chemistry – Inorganic chemistry – Matter The ancient Greek philosophers believed that all matter consisted of four elements: fire, water, air, and earth. It was not until modern times that researchers succeeded in identifying the building blocks of matter. Through this they were able to give order to the various materials in the world and … Read more

Pocket Genius Science: Matter and materials – Elements

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Facts At Your Fingertips: Matter and materials – Elements A chemical that is made up of atoms of just one type is known as an element. Although all atoms are made of the same basic parts—protons, neutrons, and electrons—not all atoms are the same. It is the number of these parts that gives the atom—and … Read more