The Smallest Particle of Any Chemical Element That Can Exist

question 38

Multiple Choice

The smallest particle of any chemical element that can exist by itself and yet retain the qualities that distinguish it as that element is:

• A)an electron
• B)a proton
• C)a neutron
• D)an atom
• E)a molecule

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Definitions:

Substage Light

A light source located below the stage of a microscope, providing illumination for the specimen being examined.

Micrometers

Units of length equal to one millionth of a meter, commonly used in science and engineering for precise measurements.

Millimeters

A metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter, often used to measure small distances or dimensions.

Micrometers

Precision measuring devices capable of measuring extremely small distances, such as the thickness or diameter of an object.