GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

PHYSICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The smallest particle to which an element can be reduce while still keeping the properties of that element is
A
Atom
B
Molecule
C
Proton
D
Electron
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An atom is the smallest particle of an element, having the same chemical properties as the bulk element.

Detailed explanation-2: -The smallest particle of an element that still retains its distinctive chemical properties is an atom.

Detailed explanation-3: -An atom is the smallest particle of an element that can retain all the chemical properties. It is the indivisible unit of matter that can exist independently. It is a building block of matter.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hence, the smallest particle of a compound is the molecule.

Detailed explanation-5: -Electron: Electrons are negatively charged particles that revolve around the nucleus. Proton: Protons are the positively charged particles present in the nucleus. Neutrons: Neutrons are the neutral particles present in the nucleus along with protons.

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