Chemical elements are pure substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances through chemical reactions. Each element is defined by the number of protons in its atomic nucleus, which is known as the atomic number. For example, hydrogen has one proton and an atomic number of 1, while carbon has six protons and an atomic number of 6. Elements are the basic building blocks of matter and form the foundation for all chemical compounds.
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