Chemical substance can be transmuted into another element through a nuclear reaction. This is so, because all of the atoms in a sample of an element have the same number of protons, though they may be different isotopes, with differing numbers of neutrons. As of 2012, there are 118 known elements, about 80 of which are stable – that is, they do not change by radioactive decay into other elements. Some elements can occur as more than a single chemical substance (allotropes). For instance, oxygen exists as both diatomic oxygen (O) and ozone (O). The majority of elements are classified as metals.
More Than a Lover could be seen as controversial. Tyler's previous hit single "Lost in France" became a European hit single, and was due to be released in the United States when "More Than a Lover" was due for a European release. In December 1976, Tyler informed "Record Mirror" that her follow-up single to "Lost in France" would be "much more gutsy". "The World Starts Tonight" was aimed at a February/March release in 1977, and "More Than a Lover" was released one month ahead of the album. "Record Mirror" described the song as "more meaty" than "Lost in France", but didn't think the song