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What is the smallest particle of an element that still retains properties of that element?

A.
molecule
B.
mixture
C.
atom
D.
compound

User ErvalhouS
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Answer:

(C.) Atom

Step-by-step explanation:

sorry if its wrong

User TheWuif
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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
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