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| − | An '''element''' is a chemical compound defined by the number of [[protons]] in its [[nucleus]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref> | + | An '''element''' is a chemical compound defined by the number of [[protons]] in its [[nucleus]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref> [[Hydrogen]] has only one proton whereas [[uranium]] has 92. Uranium is the largest of the stable elements occurring in nature. All of the elements are listed on the [[period chart]] with the heavier ones produced in a labratory. These elements make up all matter on the earth and quite possibly all matter outside of the earth as well. |
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Revision as of 16:02, October 1, 2007
An element is a chemical compound defined by the number of protons in its nucleus.[1] Hydrogen has only one proton whereas uranium has 92. Uranium is the largest of the stable elements occurring in nature. All of the elements are listed on the period chart with the heavier ones produced in a labratory. These elements make up all matter on the earth and quite possibly all matter outside of the earth as well.
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Physical Science. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000