There Are Only 115 Elements in the Periodic Table, but a Far

question 7

Essay

There are only 115 elements in the periodic table, but a far greater variety of materials that surround us. How is this possible?

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Definitions:

Conservation

The principle in psychology that physical properties such as volume, mass, and number remain the same despite changes in the forms or appearance.

Stranger Anxiety

A type of discomfort that infants feel when encountering individuals they do not recognize.

Egocentrism

A cognitive bias where an individual is unable to differentiate between their own perspective and that of others, often seen in early childhood development.

Anxious Attachment

A form of insecure attachment characterized by a constant need for reassurance and fear of abandonment.