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What are the smallest parts of pure substancesthat cannot be broken down intosimpler substances?
A
Mixtures
B
Elements
C
Atoms
D
Molecules
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A molecule is the pure basic substance that cannot be split into two or more simpler substances by chemical methods.

Detailed explanation-2: -The smallest particle of an element that cannot be divided or broken up by chemical means. It consists of a central core (or nucleus), containing protons and neutrons, with electrons revolving in orbits in the region surrounding the nucleus.

Detailed explanation-3: -Atom : The smallest particle of an element, made of electrons, protons and neutrons. Element : A pure substance composed of the same type of atom throughout.

Detailed explanation-4: -An element is the simplest substance and cannot be broken down using chemical methods. It is a substance consisting of atoms which all have the same number of protons (atomic number). For example, oxygen, hydrogen etc. There are 118 elements known till date.

Detailed explanation-5: -Each kind of atom is an element. Elements are pure substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means.

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