Identification

[kevinolvera1j]

How can you identify the pure form of an element?

[Ryan Yee 1J]

It refers to the natural form of the element, so like all the diatomic gases being bonded to themselves (like oxygen or nitrogen), or the metallic elements being by themselves.

[Joowon Seo 3A]

Generally all diatomic elements being themselves in their natural state like gaseous hydrogen or graphite for carbon.

[vibha gurunathan 1h]

In addition to what everyone else said, it also includes certain elements that exist in their normal state in multiples (like P5)

[Samuel Tzeng 1B]

I think you just have to know if it's pure or not

[Andrew Yoon 3L]

Elements that are in its pure form are the most stable. So diatomic elements and other specific compounds (like graphite) are pure.

[AlyssaMaynard1C]

Elements that are in its pure form are the most stable. So diatomic elements and other specific compounds (like graphite) are pure.

Why are they the most stable?

[Matlynn Giles 2E]

refer to the natural form of the element...

[Alexandra Salata 2L]

The natural form of the elements are most stable - so diatomic molecules are an example