Real element

Hey kiddo! So, you know how everything around us is made up of tiny particles called atoms? Those atoms are made up of even tinier things called protons, neutrons, and electrons. Well, a real element is a special type of atom that has a certain number of protons in its nucleus. Each element has a unique number of protons and they're listed on the periodic table.

For example, gold is a real element with 79 protons in its nucleus. That's what makes it gold! We use real elements for all sorts of things in our everyday life, like iron for making steel, oxygen for breathing, and carbon for making pencils. Scientists study real elements to learn more about them and how they react with other elements. And that's a basic rundown of what a real element is!