Part B
Which description supports the selection made in Part A?
A.
Atoms are the smallest particles created when combining two or more elements.
B.
Atoms are the smallest particles created when combining two or more substances.
C.
Atoms are the smallest particles that can retain the property of an element.
D.
Atoms are the smallest particles that occur when one substance is dissolved into another.
1 answer
The description that supports the selection made in Part A is:
C. Atoms are the smallest particles that can retain the property of an element.
This option correctly defines atoms as fundamental units that maintain the chemical properties of the elements they constitute.
