based on the prefix sub- what does the word subatomic mean
A. The opposite of an atom
B. The quality of an atom
C. Smaller than an atom
D. Better than an atom
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Respuesta :

C. Smaller than an atom.
(In chemistry, the prefix sub means small.)

Answer:

C. Smaller than an atom

Explanation:

"SUB"original meaning: «under, inferior, smaller»

In Physics and similar areas, subatomic particles refer to tiny particles, that is, particles smaller than the atom. The essential ones are: protons, neutrons and electrons.

Dozens of these particles are known to exist, such as:

  • Positrons
  • Neutrinos
  • Mesons
  • Quarks
  • Leptons...
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