element « Back to Glossary IndexA group of all atoms with a specific number of protons, having specific, universal, and unique properties. Synonyms: elementsRelated Articles: 1 Understanding ScienceGlossary: metallicGlossary: native element mineralsGlossary: supergene enrichment8 Earth History« Back to Glossary Index Author: Chris Associate Professor, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah View all posts by Chris