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How can there be so many different substances in the world if there are only a few elements in common?
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∙ 13y ago
While it is true that there are only a little over one hundred elements, the diversity of all the substances on Earth comes from how they are combined. Some elements such as carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen can combine with themselves, while all others (with the exception of the noble gases) can combine with one or more other elements to form compounds. These thousands of combinations can, in turn, be combined into mixtures. To get a better idea, try to imagine sodapop. It's not made of one sodapop compound, but instead, it's a mixture of coloring, carbonated water, flavoring, and sugar, among other things. Hope this helps!
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∙ 8y agoBecause while there are a few common elements the Stars also made other elements from which the Earth formed.
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How is it possible that only 92 elements are found in the natural world but there are millions of different types of substance?
There are so, so, so many combinations possible, already with the 20 simplest, most occurring elements.2020 = 1.05*1026 and 1*2*3*4*5*6*78 .....*19*20 = (20!) = 2.5*1018 or even something in between are more possibillities than we have dicovered yet or will ever discover!!
How can so many substances in the world be made of so few elements?
The properties of a subtance depend not only on the atoms/elements it contains, but also the bonding patterns between them. In some cases, ie hydrogen peroxide and water, different bonds exist in one material which gives it different properties, such as the oxygen-oxygen peroxide bond. In other materials such as diamond and graphite, the same atoms are bonded together (in this example, carbon), but the crystal structure is different, thereby conveying vastly different properties to substances that seem similar. Thus, due to different atoms bonding and changes in crystal structure, many compounds can be formed from only a few elements.
How many Scientific Elements are there?
There are so many elements that have been discovered. In the world, there are currently 118 different known elements known to scientists.
Is every atom in the world is exactly the same?
"No. There are just over 100 different types of atoms that can currently be found or made." wrong... atom is unique. atom is the smallest thing u can ever get to . this is occupied in all substances in the world.
How are elements and compounds similar to each other?
Elements make up compounds and chemical bonds! :) have a nice day
Are elements the simplest substances in the world?
no
How can so many different substances in the world be made of so few elements?
Because the earth is made of tiny bits of elements and only few!(:
How many so many different substances in the world be made of so few elements?
Because the earth is made of tiny bits of elements and only few!(:
How can so many different substances in the world be made of so few element?
Because the earth is made of tiny bits of elements and only few!(:
How can there be so many different kinds of substances in the world?
There are so many different atoms or atoms with different numbers of protons which makes different elements or different substances. Everything is chemical and made up of chemical reactions. And the chemicals are all made up of atoms. Atoms combine to form elements, and elements combine to make up compounds and mixtures. For example, water. Hydrogen, an element itself, combines itself to another chemicals, which is Oxygen, to make a compound. Which gives you the result with water. Everything in the world is made up of chemical reactions. Some come naturally and most are made with mixtures and compounds. As you may know, there are tons of individual elements and when they are combine into bigger compounds they turn into substances like liquid, gas, or solid. It's all part of chemical reactions.
Are there about 5 thousand elements which combine to form the vast number of different substances in the world around us?
No, there are not about 5,000 elements which combine to form the various substances in our world; there are actually 102 elements which do so. Aside from those 102 elements, about a dozen super-heavy elements have also been synthesized, but they have very short half lives and their atoms don't stick around very long.Even those 102 elements include some with very short half lives, so there are really only about 90 elements that we find in the world around us. Many elements have several stable or unstable isotopes, which vary by the number of neutrons in the atomic nucleus.
How can so many differents substances in the world be made of so few elements?
Because the earth is made of tiny bits of elements and only few!(:
How can a small number of naturally occurring element can result in a large variety of substances found in the world?
The natural combination of these elements result in many varying substances.
How is it possible that only 92 elements are found in the natural world but there are millions of different types of substance?
There are so, so, so many combinations possible, already with the 20 simplest, most occurring elements.2020 = 1.05*1026 and 1*2*3*4*5*6*78 .....*19*20 = (20!) = 2.5*1018 or even something in between are more possibillities than we have dicovered yet or will ever discover!!
Are the two most common elements in the world?
Oxygen & Silicone.
What are 2 radioactiv elements?
There are different types of elements in the world including the dangerous radioactive ones. Two of the radioactive elements in the world are hydrogen and carbon.
What are the different elements of social institution?
these elements are found in all institutions of the world societies: 1: it is a group of people who are inerrelated through social interaction. 2:this is a group of people is united under common interest.
