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Elements
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``element`` entries are needed only when defining custom elements which are not
standard chemical elements, or defining specific isotopes.
The fields of an ``element`` entry are:
``symbol``
The symbol used for the element, as used when specifying the composition of
species.
``atomic-weight``
The atomic weight of the element, in unified atomic mass units (dalton).
``atomic-number``
The atomic number of the element. Optional.
``entropy298``
The standard molar entropy of the element at 298.15 K. Optional.