An atom is(1 point)
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smaller than an electron.
smaller than an electron.
the smallest unit of matter that maintains its chemical identify.
the smallest unit of matter that maintains its chemical identify.
the smallest unit of life.
the smallest unit of life.
the smallest unit of a compound.
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Correct answer: the smallest unit of matter that maintains its chemical identity.
Explanation: An atom is the basic unit of an element that retains its chemical properties. It is made of protons, neutrons and electrons (so it is not smaller than an electron — electrons are subatomic particles). The smallest unit of life is a cell, and the smallest unit of a compound that retains chemical identity is typically a molecule.
Explanation: An atom is the basic unit of an element that retains its chemical properties. It is made of protons, neutrons and electrons (so it is not smaller than an electron — electrons are subatomic particles). The smallest unit of life is a cell, and the smallest unit of a compound that retains chemical identity is typically a molecule.
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