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The only matter in a stable element is at least one of each of the two stable electrically charged subatomic particles, protons and electrons, and except for an atom of the isotope hydrogen-1, at least one neutron, the uncharged stable subatomic particle. The numbers of protons and electrons must be the same. Artificial elements may contain other subatomic particles such as positrons.
(The subatomic particles themselves are considered to be composed of quarks, which could be called sub-subatomic particles, but quarks are not usually considered to be matter since they can not exist in isolation for more than very small fractions of a second.)
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Is elemental phosphorus an example of matter?
Yes, elemental phosphorus is an example of matter. Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass, and as an element on the periodic table, elemental phosphorus fits this definition.
What is the natural state of matter of the element tellurium?
The natural state of matter of the element tellurium is solid at room temperature.
Matter that has only one kind of atom?
Elements are matter made of one kind of atom.elements
What are the states of matter an element can be?
An element can exist in three states of matter: solid, liquid, or gas. The state of a particular element depends on factors like temperature and pressure.
What smallest particle of matter still retainning the characteristics of the element building block of matter?
An atom is the smallest building block of matter that retains the characteristics of that matter.
