Question

What is the smallest particle of an element that still retains properties of that element?
A.
molecule
B.
mixture
C.
atom
D.
compound

Answer 1

Answer:

(C.) Atom

Explanation:

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Answer 2

C) Atom

Molecule: Group of atoms bonded together
Mixture: A group of different types of atoms mixed together
Compound: Two or more different types of atom bonded together

Therefore, an atom is the smallest as all other options contain atoms