Which of the Following Statements Is/are CORRECT

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT?
1) Atoms are the smallest particles of an element that retain the element's chemical properties.
2) Substances composed of only one type of atom are classified as elements.
3) Of the 118 known elements,only 48 occur naturally.

• A) 1 only
• B) 2 only
• C) 3 only
• D) 1 and 2
• E) 1,2,and 3

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Definitions:

Memory Competition

A contest or challenge where participants are tested on their ability to remember and recall specific types of information.

Transience

The state or condition of being temporary or short-lived.

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Decay

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