Which of the following statements best describes an element?
A)a material consisting of only one type of atom
B)a material that is pure
C)a material that has consistent physical properties
D)a material with more than one type of atom
E)a material that has consistent chemical properties

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An element is a material consisting of only one type of atom. This means that all of the atoms in the material have the same number of protons and therefore, the same chemical properties.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes an Element