An Atom Is

question 69

Multiple Choice

An atom is:

• A)a negatively-charged particle that circles a nucleus.
• B)a positively-charged particle within a nucleus.
• C)the smallest particle into which an element can be divided while still retaining the chemical characteristics of that element.
• D)a combination of elements.
• E)a negatively-charged particle that orbits the nucleus.

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