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Chapter 3, Problem 6E
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The given terms are to be defined.
Concept Introduction:
A chemical element is a substance that cannot be fragmented or altered into another substance. Each element is specified according to the number of protons found in the atomic nucleus.
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