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Primitive elements

Object or form
Determine categories or an ontology of the natural world or a part of the natural world broken down into elements or pieces with individuating properties. The periodic table in chemistry is an example of primitive elements in chemistry. Can be used with questions like “What are the basic elements and materials found in soil?” Also, consider the mathematics or languages to have primitive elements.

Rules
1. The substance, object, or entity must consist of mutliple elements.
2. Primitive elements must be part of the object.
3. A primitive element could be further divisible but should be clarified.
4. All primitive elements should be accounted for.

Moves
1. Determine the object to be studied.
2. Revise the object to be studied.
3. Add a primitive element.
4. Revise a primitive element.

Levels
1. Object
2. Elements

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