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Define the term: Element

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Define the term: Element

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Element is a substance which cannot be split up into two or more simple substances by usual chemical methods of applying heat, light or electric energy; for example, hydrogen, oxygen and chlorine.

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Chapter 4: Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding - Exercise 4 (C) [Page 66]

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Selina Concise Chemistry [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 4 Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding
Exercise 4 (C) | Q 9.5 | Page 66

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