MindMap Gallery What is a chemical element
A chemical element is a pure substance composed of atoms of the same type, with a specific atomic number and chemical symbol. The atomic number determines the element's position in the periodic table and is equal to the number of protons in its nucleus. The chemical symbol is an abbreviation derived from the Latin name of the element. Examples include hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), and carbon (C), which are common in water, air, and organic compounds, respectively.
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