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Which of the following statements regarding an element is false?

  1. Elements combine randomly to form a compound.

  2. Elements are represented by symbols.

  3. The atoms of an element are different from atoms of other elements.

  4. The number of atoms present in a molecule of an element is known as the atomicity of the element.

  5. A compound can be split into simpler substances or elements.
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Explanation

No, elements combine in fixed proportion by mass to form a compound.

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