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Which is a characteristic of atoms?

A)they come in ten major types
B)they are the smallest units of matter
C)they can be divided
D)they cannot combine together

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They are the smallest units of matter.
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The characteristic of atoms is

They are the smallest units of matter

Explanation

Atoms are the smallest constituent units of matter and they have properties of chemical elements.

Atoms can not be broken by any chemical means.

Atoms of an elements combine together to form compound.

In addition atoms consist nucleus of positively charged protons, neutral neutrons with negatively charged electrons.

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