Question

An atom is the ________________.

A
indestructible part of an element

B
smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of the element

C
smallest portion of any substance that can exist independently

D
least complex particle of all matter the exitence of which can only be inferred philosophically

Answer 1

I have a strong for B. smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of the element .

Answer 2

b i think but maybe c

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