Those distinct substances, which concretes generally either afford, or are made up of, may, without very much inconvenience, be called the elements or principles of them.

Robert Boyle
Those distinct substances, which concretes generally either afford, or are...
Those distinct substances, which concretes generally either afford, or are...
Those distinct substances, which concretes generally either afford, or are...
Those distinct substances, which concretes generally either afford, or are...
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The word “element” comes from the Greek word elementa, which means “elements.” In chemistry, elements are the basic building blocks of matter. Every type of matter is made up of these same basic elements. Of course, not all elements are alike. For example, carbon can be found in many forms, such as coal and diamonds. The same goes for oxygen and hydrogen.

Source: The Sceptical Chymist

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