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An element is a substance that contains the same type of atom throughout it (e.g. Iron has only Iron atoms in it.) A trace element is an element with less than 100 parts per million in a sample.
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∙ 7y agoAn element that is needed in small quantities for the proper growth, development, and physiology of the organism. Ex. Copper, Zinc.
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∙ 12y agoHey man the three trace elements in the human body are:
- Iron
- Copper
- Zinc
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∙ 9y agoThere are three elements that are needed by living things, but in trace amounts. They are iron, copper, and zinc.
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∙ 11y agoAn element that weighs less than 0.01% of dry mass.They are Mn,Mo,Cu,Cl,Fe,Zn,B
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Are trace elements such as iron and magnesium present in living things in large amounts?
no, small amounts, .02%
What two elements are living things?
No elements are living
Which element is found in the smallest amount in living matter?
Elements found in small amounts in living things are called trace elements. Among the trace elements that have vital functions in humans and plants are boron, chromium, selenium, and molybdenum. Of course, the natural element present in the smallest amount (not at all), which is not necessary, is francium.
How does the number of main elements found in living things compare to the total number of elements in the periodic table?
It is about half
Which element is the most abundant in living things?
The element that is most abundant in living things is carbon. The other five elements that are most abundant in living things are hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus and sulfur.
Are trace elements such as iron and magnesium present in living things in large amounts?
no, small amounts, .02%
Nutrients that living things need in small amounts are?
they are called trace elements
How can living organisms and materials on earth be composed of just a few elements?
living things need other elements but very small amounts
Are trace elements such as iron and magnesium present in living things in very large amounts?
no
How can living organisms and most materials on earth be composed of just a few elements?
living things need other elements but very small amounts
How can living organisms and most materials on Earth be composed of just few elements?
living things need other elements but very small amounts
What are two of the main elements found in living things?
Hydrogen and Oxygen. those two elements create the most needed object for living things. Water. It's also only good in moderate amounts, too much water can cause living things to over hydrate. ( that can end in death)
True or false Of the known elements only about ten are needed by living things?
False. Living things require more than that.
Why are living things dependent on the nonliving things in their environment?
numerous elements are needed for full biological function
What two elements are living things?
No elements are living
How do living things become abiotic elements and then biotic elements again?
it is the study of the relationships among living things and between living things and their environment
How do living become abiotic elements and then biotic elements again?
it is the study of the relationships among living things and between living things and their environment
