SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

CHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An ____ cannot be broken down into any other substance.
A
atom
B
ion
C
compound
D
mixture
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A pure substance made up of only one kind of atom is called an element. It cannot be broken down into simpler substances through chemical methods.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elements are the simplest forms of matter and therefore cannot be broken down into simpler substances by any chemical or physical means. Elements are the building blocks for all other substances. Some examples of elements include hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, and sulfur.

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