Question

elements are made of atoms that all have the same properties. how many individual atoms (all with the same properties) can a pure substance contain and still be considered an element? select the correct answer below: 1 2 4 there is no limit as to how many atoms an element can consist of.

Explanation:

An element is a pure substance made up of atoms with the same number of protons. The quantity of these identical - property atoms in an element is not restricted. It can have 1 atom (e.g., noble - gas atoms like helium as single atoms), 2 atoms (e.g., oxygen as $O_2$), 4 atoms (e.g., phosphorus as $P_4$), or an extremely large number of atoms.

Answer:

There is no limit as to how many atoms an element can consist of.