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Single Idea 17418

[catalogued under 27. Natural Reality / F. Chemistry / 2. Modern Elements]

Full Idea

The elements are now believed to have literally evolved from hydrogen by various mechanisms.

Gist of Idea

It is now thought that all the elements have literally evolved from hydrogen

Source

Eric R. Scerri (The Periodic Table [2007], 10 'Evol)

Book Reference

Scerri,Eric R.: 'The Periodic Table' [OUP 2007], p.250