Is an element composed of only one type of element?

Answer 1

Yes, an element is made up of atoms of the same kind. For example Gold (Au) is an element and is only made up of other Gold atoms. If there is more than one type of atom (calcium carbonate for example) it is considered to be a compound.

Answer 2

An element in chemistry refers to a substance composed of atoms with the same number of protons in their nuclei. It is the simplest form of matter and cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reactions.

Answer 3

Yes, an element is composed of only one kind of atom.*

*The atoms of the same element can differ by the number of neutrons.

Answer 4

A molecule that is made of just one atom, is called diatomic molecule.

Answer 5

All elements are made up of only one type of atom. Two or more different types atoms are either mixtures (if not chemically bonded) or compounds (if bonded)

Answer 6

An element contain one or more isotopes of the same element.