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    How many elements are found in the world?

    Question #105237. Asked by sivatennis. (May 02 09 1:34 AM)


    scottietwenty3

    One hundred and twelve elements are known to mankind.

    http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_many_elements_are_known_to_the_world



    May 02 09, 2:00 AM
    looney_tunes

    In total, 117 elements have been observed as of 2008, of which 94 occur naturally on Earth. Element 118 has been synthesized, but not 117. Elements are identified by their atomic number, which is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of that element.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_element

    May 02 09, 2:02 AM


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