The periodic table organizes all the known elements
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Gold is an element. Which is
true about gold?
A. It cannot be broken down into another
substance.
B. It cannot be bonded together.
C. It can be broken down into another
substance.
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A. It cannot be broken down into another

substance.

Explanation:

An element is the simplest form of matter that has a unique set of properties. Examples of well-known elements include oxygen, iron, and gold (see the figure below). Elements cannot be broken down into a simpler substance. Likewise, one element cannot be chemically converted into a different element.