Question

what is one way to describe elements? they break down easily. they are the building blocks of matter. they are the smallest particles of any material. they are the most expensive materials on earth.

Explanation:

Elements are fundamental substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means and are the building - blocks of matter. Atoms of elements combine to form compounds and more complex substances. The smallest particles of a material are atoms (for elements) or molecules (for compounds), and elements are not necessarily expensive or easy to break down.

Answer:

They are the building blocks of matter.