What Is the Difference Between an Atom and an Element

question 44

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between an atom and an element?

• A) An atom is made of protons, electrons, and (most of the time) neutrons; an element is composed of only one kind of atom.
• B) An element is made of protons, electrons, and (most of the time) neutrons; an atom is composed of only one kind of element.
• C) An atom does not contain electrons, whereas an element does.
• D) An atom contains protons and electrons, whereas an element contains protons, electrons, and neutrons.
• E) All atoms are the same, whereas elements differ in structure and properties.

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Definitions:

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Skiagraphia

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Chromatism

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