On the surface the elements seem simple, composed of three parts, with competing polarities. However, they are much more intricate. Not only do other sub-atomic particles exist not found in the initial discovery, there are significant forces required to hold them together (remember Einstien's equation). The filling of the different electron shells alters each successive element's chemical reactions. The addition of one electron, one proton and possibly one or more neutrons radically changes the next element's properties from the one that came before.
I believe that this is another confirmation of the Creator. What seems like a small change (one more proton-electron pair) makes large differences in atomic properties. For example, adding one proton, electron and neutron to Helium gives Lithium, a highly reactive alkali metal. God has designed the elements to be the basis of His creative handiwork, the foundation of all of the chemical and biological materials and systems He has designed. With just a few elements He has created literally millions of possible compounds and ultimately all life itself. He also has allowed man to be involved in His creative process by empowering us, through science, with the ability to understand how chemicals react and to synthesize compounds on our own.
Psalm 89:11 - "The heavens are Thine, the earth also is Thine: as for the world and the fullness thereof, Thou hast founded them. (KJV)"
Psalm 115:16b - "...but the earth hath He given to the children of men. (KJV)"
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