Question detail
What is defined as the smallest part of an element that can exist?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes
Question
- A. Molecule
- B. Atom
- C. Compound
- D. Ion
Answer
Atom
Explanation
An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element.
Common mistake
Confusing Atoms and Elements
Students often think that an atom and an element are the same thing.
Remember that an atom is the smallest part of an element that can exist, while an element is made up of one type of atom.
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