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Elements can't be broken down. They are theoretically in their simplest forms; each is represented by an atom. To break down an element means breaking down an atom --> nuclear fission.
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Can an element can be broken down into simpler forms?
No. An element is an element. It makes up other things, but cannot be broken down.
An element cannot be easily broken down into other smaller materials with different?
a element can not be broken down in to smaller such materials
Can helium be broken down into a simpler substance?
No, it is an element.
Why is rhenium an element and not a compound?
An element is a pure substance that can not be broken down by chemical means into other substances. A compound is a pure substance that cannot be broken down by physical means but it can be broken down by chemical means.
What is a substance that cannot be broken down into other substances by ordinary chemical methods?
compounds CAN be decomposed elements CANTThe answer would be Mercury because it is an element and can't be broken down by chemical means. but methane, ethanol and ammonia can be broken down by physical means because they are compounds.
Can an element can be broken down into simpler forms?
No. An element is an element. It makes up other things, but cannot be broken down.
Can a element be broken down into compounds?
You misunderstand!!!! a compound is broken down into its elemental atoms.
Which substance cannot be broken down by a chemical change?
All of the elements of the Periodic Table cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
An element cannot be easily broken down into other smaller materials with different?
a element can not be broken down in to smaller such materials
Can an element be broken down?
yes it can
What is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances?
A substance that cannot be broken down is a pure substance
Can cesium be broken down?
No. Cesium is an element and so cannot be broken down chemically.
What is the substance that can't be broken down?
A pure substance that cannot be broken down is an Element.
What element can be broken down into simple substance?
They never can! elements can never ever be broken down!
Can copper be broken down to a simpler substance?
Copper is an element and can not be broken down to a simpler substance.
Can boron be broken down by chemical change?
No. It is an element and fundamentally already as "broken down" as possible.
Can helium be broken down into a simpler substance?
No, it is an element.
