Which of the Following Statements About Atoms Is FALSE

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about atoms is FALSE?

• A)Atoms compose all matter.
• B)Atoms are responsible for the sensation of smell.
• C)Atoms are the basic building block of nature.
• D)An atom is the smallest identifiable unit of an element.
• E)All of the above statements are true.

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