Nope, evolution is applied to organisms which can live, interact, reproduce and die. Elements undergo decay and reactions, but do not evolve over time. Hydrogen has and always has had 1 proton and 1 electron. There are no mutations or variations without it becoming another element.
I think there is an evolution of sorts amongst elements in that the initial elements were free energy which condensed into hydrogen nuclei and the hydrogen nuclei combined to form the more complex atoms. This was driven by outside energy but it still was an evolution from simple to complex.
When elements are formed, there are many different isotopes of each element. They vary in the number of neutrons present.
Over time, the more unstable forms decay. Eventually, you are left with only the most stable form of the element.
This change over time could be called a form of evolution - however it is not precisely similar to the usual common perception of evolution as it relates to populations of living organisms.
The radioactive decay sequence can be described as an evolution. The fusion sequence in stellar cores could be described as evolution. Any process of gradual change can be called evolution.
The rusting of a ferrous metal object could be called evolution.
Personal lifetime changes could be called evolution.
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Evolve?
Huh?
No but some of them do decay. You leave uranium lying around long enough, one day it'll all end up as lead.
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One hopes the above example of the oxidisation of iron is a joke because otherwise I'm going to assume they were home-schooled!
Nope, evolution is applied to organisms which can live, interact, reproduce and die. Elements undergo decay and reactions, but do not evolve over time. Hydrogen has and always has had 1 proton and 1 electron. There are no mutations or variations without it becoming another element.
I think there is an evolution of sorts amongst elements in that the initial elements were free energy which condensed into hydrogen nuclei and the hydrogen nuclei combined to form the more complex atoms. This was driven by outside energy but it still was an evolution from simple to complex.
To some extent, yes.
When elements are formed, there are many different isotopes of each element. They vary in the number of neutrons present.
Over time, the more unstable forms decay. Eventually, you are left with only the most stable form of the element.
This change over time could be called a form of evolution - however it is not precisely similar to the usual common perception of evolution as it relates to populations of living organisms.
Well sort of. Fusion in stars made all the heavier elements. Right after the Big Bang there was really only hydrogen and helium.
That isn't really evolution though, but it is change over time.
No. Evolution is a biological phenomena. Elements may change but they do not evolve.
The radioactive decay sequence can be described as an evolution. The fusion sequence in stellar cores could be described as evolution. Any process of gradual change can be called evolution.
The rusting of a ferrous metal object could be called evolution.
Personal lifetime changes could be called evolution.
Evolutionists believe so. And they call it science.
I see a massive intelligence that started it all. I don't understand how any other way could be defended.
It's much more scientific to believe someone like the God of the Bible, who would have existed outside Space-Time, started it all.
No.
The only way to change an element/atom is to change its # of protons.
Only if you call chemistry "evolution". I don't.
EDIT: Looks like Mf needs a hug.