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Which particle diagram represents a sample of matter that can not be broken down by chemical means?

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In the picture below that I attached, the answer is D.

In the diagram, there are only one type of element depicted.
Which particle diagram represents a sample of matter that can not be broken down by-example-1
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Answer;

Considering the attached image;

The correct answer is D.

Explanation;

-An element is a substance that can not be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means. Example, iron, gold, hydrogen , carbon, oxygen , etc.

-Elements are made of atoms. An atom is the smallest particle of an element that can take part in a chemical reaction. Atoms of different elements are different. Atoms of one element are basically alike.

Which particle diagram represents a sample of matter that can not be broken down by-example-1
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