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An element is a substance that cannot be broken down any further by chemical reactions. While carbon and copper readily combine with other elements to form compounds, they cannot themselves be broken down any further by a chemical reaction.
The definition of element (for chemistry) is thus: one of a class of substances that cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical means
What this means is if you take a substance, say .... sugar. You can put it through chemical processes that will reduce it down to its core components. For carbon from sugar, its simple: burn it. The hydrogen and oxygen will burn off as water vapor.
Of course, even elements can be broken down, but not by chemical means. The use of a particle accelerator or nuclear fission is required, but I think we can all agree, that is by no means a "chemical" process. That's nuclear :)
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Why carbon and copper are classified as elements?
Copper_ is a metal that occurs naturally throughout the environment in rocks, soil, water and air. Copper is an essential element in plants and animals Which means it is necessary for us to live._
What is CuCO3 elements?
it is carbon and 2 oxygen atoms a.k.a carbon dioxide
Why does heating with carbon extract copper from copper oxide?
The carbon will react with the oxygen in the copper oxide, forming carbon dioxide and leaving behind the copper.
Does copper have carbon?
No, both copper and carbon are elements. Carbon is the basic element involved in organic chemistry. Copper is a very important element which is used in the pure form in a variety of situations, especially electrical conduction. It is also a good thermal conductor so is commonly used as a "heat sink" to radiate heat away from sensitive electronics. Copper may be combined with carbon in certain compounds, often called "organometallic" compounds but as the question is posed, copper does not contain (have) carbon in it. Good luck, Nitrous
Compound for copper carbon and oxygen?
Copper Carbonate.
What are 10 elements that are classified as prehistoric?
Prehistoric Elements-Antimony-Carbon-Copper-Gold-Iron-Lead-Mercury-Silver-Sulfur-Tin
Why carbon and copper are classified as elements?
Copper_ is a metal that occurs naturally throughout the environment in rocks, soil, water and air. Copper is an essential element in plants and animals Which means it is necessary for us to live._
What are helium copper neon and argon classified as?
Elements
Iron aluminum copper carbon hydrogen and oxygen are?
elements
Elements found in a gun?
Iron, carbon, copper, lead,
Silver copper carbon and hydrogen are examples of different kinds of?
elements
What element is copper carbonate?
It isn't an element it is a molecule, made up of the elements copper, carbon and oxygen
What elements are in Malachite?
Malachite is an ore of the element Copper. It also contains the elements Carbon, Oxygen and Hydrogen.
What elements are contained in copper carbonate?
Copper (Cu) Oxygen (O) Carbon (C) The chemical formula for it is CuCO3
Why is calcite classified as a compound?
Because it is made up of three substances -- copper carbon and oxygen -- CuCO3
What elements are in CuCI3?
There are 3 elements in the chemical compound CuCI3. The 3 elements are: Copper (Cu), Carbon (C) and Iodine (I). In one molecule of this compound, there are 5 atoms: 1 copper atom, 1 carbon atom and three iodine atoms.
What elements were discovered in prehistoric times?
carbon, sulfer,iron, copper, and zinc
