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Created page with "==Introduction== A chemical element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down by chemical means into simpler substances. Each element is characterized by a unique atomic number, representing the number of protons in its nucleus. As of 2021, 118 elements have been identified, the majority of which are metals. ==History== The concept of chemical elements dates back to ancient times. Early philosophers such as Empedocles and Aristotle prop..."