Which Is the Smallest Unit of an Element That Retains

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of the element?

• A) atom
• B) compound
• C) ion
• D) molecule
• E) mixture

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Definitions:

Specialized Brain Cells

Neurons or glial cells in the brain that have specific functions, such as sensory processing, signal transmission, or support of neural activity.

Figure And Ground

A principle in visual perception where the figure is the object of focus and the ground is the background against which it stands.

Cranial Nerves

Twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and control various functions including senses and motor functions.

Peripheral Nervous System

Consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting information to and from the central nervous system.