list of chemical elements

A chemical element is any substance that cannot be decomposed into simpler substances by ordinary chemical processes. Elements are the fundamental materials of which all matter is composed. Here, the elements are ordered alphabetically. Each element is followed by its atomic number, the total number of protons in the atomic nucleus. (See also periodic table of the elements.)

This article was most recently revised and updated by Richard Pallardy.
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Article Title: list of chemical elements
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 11 May 2015
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Access Date: November 23, 2024