Based on the provided answer choices, here are the correct completions for each statement:
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The atom is the smallest unit of matter.
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Two atoms held together by an ionic bond:
- Answer: b. compound (Since two atoms held together by an ionic bond form a compound.)
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Two atoms held together by a covalent bond:
- Answer: c. molecule (Since two atoms bonded covalently form a molecule.)
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Si (represents Silicon) does not align with any of the answer choices as it is just an element.
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NaCl (represents Sodium Chloride) is a compound:
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CO2 (represents Carbon Dioxide) is also a molecule:
To summarize the answers:
- a. Atom
- b. compound
- c. molecule
- (N/A)
- b. compound
- c. molecule
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