Explain why there are substances on earth that are listed on the periodic table of elements

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Rylie Huber

Biology

14 January, 05:43

Explain why there are substances on earth that are listed on the periodic table of elements

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Kameron Shea · Answer 1

Elements are pure substances with only one type of atom. when 2 + elements are combined, compounds are formed, this allows more substances to be created on earth

Ricardo Cervantes · Answer 2

I'm not sure if you meant to ask Why are there more substances on earth than are listed on the periodic table of elements? Elements are pure substances with only one type of atom. when 2 + elements are combined, compounds are formed, this allows more substances to be created on earth ... Water contains two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.