atomic elements
[əˈtɒmɪk ˈɛlɪmənts]
nounpl: atomic elements
elementos atômicos
1. The fundamental substances that constitute matter, each consisting of atoms with a specific number of protons in their nucleus, listed in the periodic table
Hydrogen and oxygen are atomic elements that combine to form water.
Hidrogênio e oxigênio são elementos atômicos que se combinam para formar água.
2. Pure substances composed of only one type of atom, characterized by their atomic number
The periodic table organizes all atomic elements by their properties and atomic structure.
A tabela periódica organiza todos os elementos atômicos por suas propriedades e estrutura atômica.
3. In chemistry, the basic building blocks of all matter that cannot be broken down by chemical reactions
Scientists discovered new atomic elements in particle accelerator experiments.
Os cientistas descobriram novos elementos atômicos em experimentos com acelerador de partículas.
This is primarily a scientific and academic term used in chemistry education in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian schools, 'elementos atômicos' is taught as part of chemistry curriculum, while in the USA it's a standard term in high school and university chemistry courses. The periodic table is a universal reference that organizes all known atomic elements.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fundamental atomic elements - the most basic chemical substances
building blocks of matter - referring to atomic elements as foundational components
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