what is the importance of the periodic table? and what is an element?

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what is the importance of the periodic table? and what is an element?

explain what an element is and why the periodic table is so important

2007-10-28 11:15:07 · 2 answers · asked by Saran S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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an element is matter that is made up of only one type of atom as opposed to being made up of two or more kinds of atoms that are bonded. the periodic table displays information about all the known elements and groups them according to their similarities,

2007-10-28 11:22:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

The periodic table is a learning device to learn chemistry. It has no mystical significance. An element is a simple substance that cannot be broken down into a simpler substance by chemical means.t

2007-10-28 18:19:37 · answer #2 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋