Define the term element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down by any physical or chemical means into simpler substances.
An element is made up of the same kind of atoms.
Elements are classified into metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.
Elements are represented by their symbols.
For example, copper (Cu), iron (Fe), carbon (C), etc.

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