1.

the__ smallest unit of matter:
the__ smallest unit of matter
2.
two__ atoms held together by an ionic bond:
two__atoms held together by an ionic bond
3.
two__atoms held together by a covalent bond:
two__atoms held together by a covalent bond
4.
Si__
Si__
5.
NaCl__
NaCl__
6.
CO2__

:
CO2__

3 answers

Here are the answers to your prompts:

  1. The atom is the smallest unit of matter.
  2. Two ions held together by an ionic bond.
  3. Two atoms held together by a covalent bond.
  4. Si (Silicon)
  5. NaCl (Sodium Chloride)
  6. CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)

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and the answers choices is

a. Atom

b. compound

c. molecule

Based on the provided answer choices, here are the correct completions for each statement:

  1. The atom is the smallest unit of matter.

    • Answer: a. Atom
  2. Two atoms held together by an ionic bond:

    • Answer: b. compound (Since two atoms held together by an ionic bond form a compound.)
  3. Two atoms held together by a covalent bond:

    • Answer: c. molecule (Since two atoms bonded covalently form a molecule.)
  4. Si (represents Silicon) does not align with any of the answer choices as it is just an element.

  5. NaCl (represents Sodium Chloride) is a compound:

    • Answer: b. compound
  6. CO2 (represents Carbon Dioxide) is also a molecule:

    • Answer: c. molecule

To summarize the answers:

  1. a. Atom
  2. b. compound
  3. c. molecule
  4. (N/A)
  5. b. compound
  6. c. molecule

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