- Every element contains a different type of atom.
- The difference between the atoms of different elements is the number of protons present in the nucleus.
- Unlike a compound, the chemical structure of an element cannot be broken down into a more simple substance.
- A complete list of elements can be found in the Periodic Table which orders each element according to its atomic number.
- Atomic numbers correspond with the number of protons present in each nucleus.
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