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TRY IT Distinguish Elements from Comp
Explain why there are more substances on Earth
than are listed on the periodic table of elements.
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The abundance of substances on Earth exceeds those listed on the periodic table due to the countless chemical compounds formed from combining just over 100 elements.


Explanation:

There are more substances on Earth than listed on the periodic table of elements because tens of millions of chemical compounds result from different combinations of the just over 100 elements. These compounds have specific compositions and properties that distinguish them from each other. Additionally, elements and compounds can be combined in various ways to form different mixtures, contributing to the abundance of substances beyond what the periodic table shows.


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