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CHEMISTRY
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Question
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The smallest particle of any particular type of matter is known by which of the following terms?
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Compound
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Atom
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Chemical
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Element
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An atom is the smallest particle of an element, having the same chemical properties as the bulk element. The first accurate theory explaining the nature of matter was Dalton’s Atomic Theory: 1. All matter is composed of atoms, and atoms are indivisible and indestructible.
Detailed explanation-2: -Correct option explanation: (a) atom: The basic building block unit of matter is an atom. Atom is the smallest particle of an element that retains the properties of the element.
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